{
  "id": 10819100,
  "title": "Riley’s homer off Duran lifts Braves over Phillies in NLWCS opener",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/rileys-homer-off-duran-lifts-braves-over-phillies-in-nlwcs-opener",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T00:51:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/2026/09/29/rileys-homer-off-duran-lifts-braves-over-phillies-in-nlwcs-opener"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Atlanta (AP) — A leadoff triple by Michael Harris II propelled the Philadelphia Phillies to an early 3-2 lead against the Atlanta Braves in the opener of the NL Wild Card Series. However, Austin Riley responded with a powerful three-run home run in the eighth inning, securing a 5-3 victory for Atlanta.\n\nThe Braves' ace, Chris Sale, battled valiantly throughout the game, opposing left-hander Jesus Luzardo. Luzardo had been sidelined due to left shoulder inflammation, yet he delivered a solid performance. J.T. Realmuto's two-run triple in the seventh inning had given the Phillies the upper hand, but Riley's towering blast over the wall in right-center field erased the deficit.\n\nHarris, who finished the day with three hits, played a crucial role in the Phillies' early lead. The Braves, on the other hand, made the most of their run-scoring opportunities. Colson Montgomery and Sam Antonacci contributed significantly to the White Sox's 5-3 win in Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series against Houston. The White Sox, making their postseason debut since 2021, showcased their resilience after suffering three consecutive 100-loss seasons, culminating in a record-breaking 121 defeats in 2024.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Michael Harris II's triple gives Phillies early lead",
    "Austin Riley hits three-run homer to secure victory",
    "Chris Sale pitches valiantly despite Luzardo's absence"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Austin Riley's late-inning home run shifts momentum in the NL Wild Card Series opener, handing the Braves an early advantage against the Phillies.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}