{
  "id": 11281304,
  "title": "Phillies vs Braves live updates, time, TV, Game 3 of NL Wild Card Series",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/phillies-vs-braves-live-updates-time-tv-game-3-of-nl-wild-card-series",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T21:06:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/phillies-vs-braves-live-updates-210622978.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Phillies prepared for the pressure of a Game 3 showdown after a thrilling 4-3 victory in Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series against the Atlanta Braves. This marked the second elimination game in back-to-back games for Philadelphia. The decisive match is scheduled to commence at 8:15 p.m. at Atlanta's Truist Park, airing on NBC-TV. A win for the Phillies would see them journey to Los Angeles for the first game of the best-of-five NLDS against the Dodgers on October 3rd. A loss would thrust them into an uncertain offseason after failing to secure a World Series title for the fourth consecutive year. The Phillies will be relying on starting pitcher Aaron Nola (7-12, 4.67 ERA) in the crucial game. The Braves, on the other hand, opted for a bullpen approach, initiating the contest with left-hander Ray Kerr (0-0, 1.47 ERA). Manager Don Mattingly emphasized the intense nature of playoff games, stating, \"Everybody is fighting for every out, every at-bat.\" He further highlighted the quality of pitchers on both sides, remarking, \"You re seeing their best pitchers. You re seeing the best of their best, so you expect good games.\" Live coverage of the pivotal Game 3 of the National League Wild Card Series between the Phillies and Braves will be provided by the Delaware News Journal.",
  "summary": "The Phillies face the Atlanta Braves in the deciding Game 3 of the NL Wild Card Seres. Follow here for live updates",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Braves announce left-hander Ray Kerr to start against Phillies’ Aaron Nola in NL Wild Card Series",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/braves-announce-left-hander-ray-kerr-to-start-against-phillies-aaron",
        "published": "2026-10-01T19:35:06.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Ex-White Sox star roasts Astros after lopsided AL Wild Card Series",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/ex-white-sox-star-roasts-astros-after-lopsided-al-wild-card-series",
        "published": "2026-10-01T21:44:17.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "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."
}