MLB Wild Card 2026 discussion thread: Day 3
Phillies and Braves face off in final Wild Card match-up
On the third day of the 2026 MLB Wild Card Series, the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves faced off in an intense game three. With the series now impasse at 1-1, the outcome of this matchup would determine which team advanced to face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the next round. The game commenced at 6:00 pm MDT, with the Phillies' Aaron Nola set to face off against the Braves' Ray Kerr.
Nola had a record of 7-12 with a 4.67 ERA throughout the season, while Kerr had never taken the mound, boasting a 1.47 ERA. The broadcast was available on NBC/Peacock, ESPN Radio, MLB Gameday Audio, and local radio feeds from the respective teams. Fans could engage in the discussion on various SB Nation platforms, including The Good Phight and Battery Power Lineups.
As the game progressed, fans eagerly awaited the result that would secure a spot in the next phase of the Wild Card tournament.
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