{
  "id": 11231632,
  "title": "Braves, Phillies learn Game 3 start time for Wild Card series finale",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/braves-phillies-learn-game-3-start-time-for-wild-card-series-finale",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T16:17:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/braves-phillies-meet-under-lights-090204615.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Major League Baseball has announced that the final game of the National League Wild Card Series between the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies will be a night match, with the winner taking all. The first pitch is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. at Truist Park, with gates opening at 5:30 p.m. Tickets for Game 3 can be purchased through the official website. Both teams were only made aware of the time at 1 a.m., following the San Diego Padres' sweep of the Chicago Cubs in their Wild Card series.\n\nAtlanta enters the decisive game seeking its first playoff series win in five years and its maiden victory over Philadelphia. The Braves emerged triumphant in Game 1 on Tuesday, but fell short against the Phillies in extra innings during Game 2 on Wednesday. Manager Walt Weiss plans to start relief pitcher Ray Kerr as the opener, while Phillies manager Don Mattingly has opted for starter Aaron Nola, according to the Athletic.",
  "summary": "The Atlanta Braves face a winner-take-all Game 3 against the Phillies tonight at 8:15 p.m. following a late schedule change.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Ray Kerr announced as Wild Card Series Game 3 starter for Braves",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/ray-kerr-announced-as-wild-card-series-game-3-starter-for-braves",
        "published": "2026-10-01T16:19:18.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}