Bohm’s homer in 10th lifts Phillies over Braves to force decisive Game 3
In a thrilling National League Wild Card Series matchup, the Philadelphia Phillies overcame a 3-1 deficit to defeat the Atlanta Braves 4-3 on Wednesday, setting the stage for a decisive Game 3. The decisive moment came in the top of the 10th inning when Alec Bohm slugged a two-out home run to give Philadelphia the lead. Earlier in the game, Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper each smashed two home runs, rallying the Phillies after a 3-1 seventh-inning deficit.
Andrew Painter, an ace starter for the regular season, contributed by preserving the lead for the Phillies in the 10th inning, striking out Dominic Smith with a successful ABS challenge while stranding two runners. Bohm completed his postseason home run home run tally with a 357-foot shot to right field off Didier Fuentes.
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