Riley's homer lifts Braves over Phillies in MLB playoffs
Austin Riley blasted a three-run homer in the eighth inning to give the Atlanta Braves a 5-3 victory over Philadelphia on Tuesday to open the Major League Baseball playoffs.Atlanta pitcher Chris Sale, a 37-year-old American left-hander, made his longest career playoff start, striking out nine over 6 1/3 innings. js/nf
In the opening game of the Major League Baseball playoffs, Austin Riley's three-run homer secured a 5-3 victory for the Atlanta Braves over the Philadelphia Phillies. The win gives the Braves a 1-0 lead in the best-of-three National League wildcard series, with the eventual winner facing the reigning World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers.
Trailing 3-2, the Braves seized the lead when Michael Harris singled, moved to second on a hit-by-pitch from Ozzie Albies, and Riley hit a home run to right field. Riley expressed his appreciation, saying, "It means a lot. I've been grinding for these guys and the city all year. To finally come up big for them was huge." The Braves' regular season success against the Phillies, including a 9-4 record, and their six-game victory over Philadelphia in the NL East division contributed to their strong start.
The Phillies, meanwhile, took the opening game at home, scoring first and claiming a 3-2 lead in the seventh inning. The Braves' Chris Sale, at 37, made his longest career playoff start, finishing with nine strikeouts over 6 1/3 innings.
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