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  "id": 11347823,
  "title": "Bold Michael Harris II predictions resurface after clutch Game 3 home run for Braves",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/bold-michael-harris-ii-predictions-resurface-after-clutch-game-3-home",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-02T03:42:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bold-michael-harris-ii-predictions-034241325.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "After a clutch three-run home run in Game 3, Atlanta Braves pitching prospect Michael Harris II has reignited speculation about his future potential. The Braves enter the crucial matchup against the Philadelphia Phillies in need of a win to avoid elimination from the Wild Card race. Harris, who had a difficult time at the plate in Game 2, delivered a powerful blast in the first inning to put Atlanta ahead 3-0. Despite only one hit through eight innings, his timely performance helped the Braves extend their lead to 6-2 by the top of the eighth inning. Harris' performance has prompted former MLB catcher AJ Pierzynski to compare him to a big-game player capable of \"doing something cool\" under pressure.",
  "summary": "It’s do or die time for the Atlanta Braves , who entered Thursday night with the possibility of seeing their 2026 campaign come to an end if they lose to the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 3 of the Wild Card series. But they could not have asked for a better start to the contest, as Michael Harris II smacked a three-run home run in the first inning […] The post Bold Michael Harris II predictions…",
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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."
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