Watch Michael Harris II homer ignite Atlanta by giving Braves early lead vs. Phillies
Michael Harris II started Game 3 of the NL wild card series with a bang, a 3-run home run that put the Braves up on the Phillies.
In the opening frame of Game 3, a standout moment occurred as Atlanta Braves' Michael Harris II delivered a powerful three-run home run, igniting the Atlanta crowd. Standing at the plate with a low pitch from Phillies' starter Aaron Nola, Harris confidently swung and sent the ball soaring over Bryce Harper's head, into the stands in right field.
This impressive blast not only scored Ronald Acuña Jr. and Matt Olson, both of whom had been walked, but also put the Braves ahead by a significant margin of 3-0. Harris, 2022 Rookie of the Year, expressed his excitement during the broadcast, acknowledging that he had been aiming to drive the ball out. The series, now tied at 1-1, will continue with the winner advancing to face the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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