The Philadelphia Phillies had all of the momentum in their favor heading into Game 3 of their Wild Card Round series against the Atlanta Braves. Their excellent comeback victory set them up well heading into the winner-take-all matchup.
“Not with a bang, but with a whimper.” So wrote T.S. Eliot. He was many things, but he was not a baseball fan: if he had been, he would’ve known that the world, or at least a season, can end with both.
Don Mattingly may have taken the words “Wild Card” a bit too literally in Thursday’s win-or-go-home showdown with the Atlanta Braves. The Philadelphia Phillies interim manager chose to start All Star-turned-unpredictable-hurler Aaron Nola instead of the often reliable Zack Wheeler in the decisive Game 3 of this National League Wild Card Series.
Bryce Harper made what potentially could’ve been a season-ending mistake for the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 2 of the Wild Card Series against the Atlanta Braves.
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ATLANTA – In a winner-take-all Game 3 of the National League wild card series against the Atlanta Braves, the Phillies have announced Aaron Nola as their starting pitcher.
Philadelphia Phillies veteran utility infielder Edmundo Sosa will play in Thursday’s winner-take-all Game 3 of the National League Wild Card Series against the Atlanta Braves despite leaving Wednesday’s contest with a groin injury.
The Philadelphia Phillies are getting set for a win-or-go-home Game 3 on Thursday night, and it will be all hands on deck in this one. Following a couple
The Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves are the only Wild Card Round series that needs a Game 3 to decide who will advance to the Division Series.
The Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves competed in a wild and intense game in Game 2 of the Wild Card series at Truist Park, with the Phillies ultimately winning the game by a score of 4-3 in 10 innings.
The Philadelphia Phillies fought to give themselves one more chance. Now, with their season on the line Thursday night in Atlanta, they are handing the ball to Aaron Nola instead of Zack Wheeler.
The Philadelphia Phillies have shown a flair for the dramatic in their most recent victories. Down to their final six outs of the season, Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper hit back-to-back solo home runs to tie Game 2 against the Atlanta Braves in the top of the eighth inning.
The Philadelphia Phillies kept their season alive Wednesday with a dramatic 4-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves in Game 2 of the National League Wild Card Series.
Andrew Painter made Philadelphia Phillies history Wednesday night, earning the win in his postseason debut as the Phillies defeated the Atlanta Braves 4-3 in 10 innings in Game 2 of the National League Wild Card Series.
Aaron Nola has delivered for the Philadelphia Phillies many times over the years. They're counting on him again Thursday, but even if the veteran right-handed doesn't come through, there will be plenty of support behind him.
The Philadelphia Phillies plan to start veteran right-hander Aaron Nola in Thursday night’s decisive Game 3 of the National League Wild Card Series against the Atlanta Braves.
The Philadelphia Phillies will be getting set for a win-or-go-home Game 3 on Thursday following a thrilling Game 2. After Wednesday night, they now know when they will be playing.
Philadelphia Phillies OF Bryce Harper had an interesting day Wednesday as his fielding mistake nearly ended the Phillies’ season. He homered late in the game to tie it, and the Phils eventually won in extra innings.
ATLANTA -- Hours before his team faced elimination on Wednesday, Philadelphia Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly exuded confidence that his team's season wouldn't be ending that day.
ATLANTA -- Alec Bohm's 10th-inning home run completed the Philadelphia Phillies' comeback and kept their season alive with a 4-3 win over the host Atlanta Braves on Wednesday afternoon, forcing a winner-take-all Game 3 of their National League wild-card series on Thursday.
The Phillies made the postseason but they will try to fend off Atlanta in the Wild Card round without a key bat. Manager Don Mattingly has informed reporters, including Todd Zolecki of MLB.com, that infielder Luis Arraez will not be on the roster.
The Phillies are planning to activate Jesús Luzardo off the 15-day injured list tomorrow, according to interim manager Don Mattingly (via Matt Gelb of The Athletic).