NL Wild Card Game 2 Preview: Phillies at Braves
Atlanta dealt the final blow in Game 1, but both sides will keep throwing punches. The post NL Wild Card Game 2 Preview: Phillies at Braves appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .
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Walt Weiss gets brutally honest on Austin Riley saving Braves vs. Phillies
Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss praised Austin Riley after the third baseman delivered the decisive swing in a 5-3 Game 1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League Wild Card Series. Riley entered the postseason after a tough regular season, batting .219 with 19 home runs, 72 RBI and a franchise-record 201 strikeouts […] The post Walt Weiss gets brutally honest on Austin Riley saving Braves vs. Phillies appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Phillies’ Bryce Harper says quiet part out loud about Austin Riley’s clutch Game 1 home run
After coming up short against the Atlanta Braves in surprising fashion, with Austin Riley flipping the script with a three-run homer in the eighth to take the 1-0 lead, Bryce Harper was left crestfallen in the Philadelphia Phillies clubhouse. Discussing the shocking loss and what it means for the Phillies’ World Series chances, Harper noted […] The post Phillies’ Bryce Harper says quiet part out loud about Austin Riley’s clutch Game 1 home run appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Braves Star Takes Brutal Blow to Face From Phillies’ $300M Star as Atlanta Takes Game 1
The Atlanta Braves take Game 1 of the Wild Card series 5-3 and edge closer to the NLDS. But it wasn’t a smooth night for Atlanta, especially for Ha-Seong Kim, who played his first postseason game since 2022 and had to take a hit in the face by a $300 million Phillies star. Baseball is […] The post Braves Star Takes Brutal Blow to Face From Phillies’ $300M Star as Atlanta Takes Game 1 appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Austin Riley takes advantage of clean slate, delivers major postseason moment
No one needed a clean slate more than Austin Riley. In what has been a gradual fall-off since his three straight top-10 NL MVP finishes from 2021-23, the Braves third baseman bottomed out this season. Not only was the power still diminished —a third straight season with less than 20 homers after he hit a […]
A Game of Inches: Austin Riley Powers Braves to Game 1 Victory
To heck with the splinker and the curveball, Duran must’ve thought. Let’s get a fastball over to get ahead in the count. Unfortunately for Duran, Riley is still strong enough to hit a middle-middle fastball out, and that’s what Duran gave him.
3 Phillies most to blame for crushing Game 1 NL Wild Card Series loss to Braves
The Philadelphia Phillies had a road playoff win within reach. Instead, they left Truist Park facing elimination after a crushing 5-3 loss to the Atlanta Braves in Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series on Tuesday. Jesus Luzardo supplied five innings of one-run baseball, and JT Realmuto’s seventh-inning triple gave the Phillies a late […] The post 3 Phillies most to blame for crushing Game 1 NL Wild Card Series loss to Braves appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Trea Turner’s eighth inning play was ugly, but it didn’t change outcome of Game 1
ATLANTA — Trea Turner had an ugly play in the eighth inning, but it would be incorrect to say it […]
Walt Weiss: Braves are “at our best” when things are the toughest
How’s that for a curtain-raiser on this Postseason run for the Atlanta Braves? The best way that I can describe how that first game went down is to paraphrase a quote from my favorite professional wrestler of all time. The only thing that’s for sure about the Postseason is that nothing’s for sure. That’s the […]
I’m Not Even Mad, Bro (Just Disappointed)
They had ’em! For 7.9999999 innings, it felt like maaaaybe the Phillies’ postseason magic against the Braves had made a rapid return Tuesday afternoon in Atlanta. After J.T. Realmuto’s two-run triple in the 7th inning, and Jhoan Durán escaping with five outs (with one left to get in the bottom of the 8th), I started […] The post I’m Not Even Mad, Bro (Just Disappointed) appeared first on Crossing Broad .
Radio call of Austin Riley's homer will have Braves fans even more fired up
Have you heard Atlanta Braves radio announcer Ben Ingram's call of Austin Riley's go-ahead home run? Because we have, and we have thoughts.
Phillies Blew Game 1 Against the Braves. Here’s Why They Should Still Win the Series
Philadelphia is one loss from elimination after Austin Riley’s crushing three-run homer, but the Phillies may actually have more reasons […]
Former Twin Jhoan Duran suffers crushing moment in Phillies-Braves Wild Card Game 1
Former Twins closer Jhoan Duran unfortunately allowed a big home run in the Wild Card Series.
What Phillies’ Don Mattingly said after Jhoan Duran decision failed vs. Braves
The Philadelphia Phillies were close to getting the 1-0 lead in their National League Wild Card Series matchup against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, but a surprising decision by manager Don Mattingly late in Game 1 backfired. Mattingly called on closer Jhoan Duran to close out the game earlier than usual, with the star closer […] The post What Phillies’ Don Mattingly said after Jhoan Duran decision failed vs. Braves appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Phillies Stoplight🚦: Instant reaction to crushing Game 1 loss to Braves
On the latest episode of Phillies Stoplight🚦, Tim Kelly and Anthony SanFilippo break down a crushing Game 1 loss to […]
Brutal stat for Game 1 Wild Card Series losers hints at Phillies being cooked
The Philadelphia Phillies were six outs from putting the Atlanta Braves on the brink of elimination. Instead, they are one loss from going home, and recent postseason history offers little comfort after Tuesday’s 5-3 defeat at Truist Park. As ESPN’s Jeff Passan noted, Game 1 winners have gone 15-1 in Wild Card Series since MLB […] The post Brutal stat for Game 1 Wild Card Series losers hints at Phillies being cooked appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Austin Riley overcomes struggles, delivers biggest moment of Braves season
WHAT A GAME! Major League Baseball was nice enough to give the 94-win Braves the 2:00 PM time slot against the division-rival Phillies — a decision they’re probably regretting right about now. Because it’s highly unlikely any of the three remaining Wild Card Series deliver like Atlanta and Philadelphia did in Game 1. The series […]
Oceans of empty seats put MLB's Wild Card schedule back under the microscope
Empty upper decks at Truist Park during Tuesday's Phillies-Braves game only highlight Major League Baseball's ongoing postseason scheduling problem.
Braves initiate exorcism with Austin Riley’s huge homer, 5-3 win over Phillies in NLWC Game 1
The Braves have not had a good time playing the Phillies in the postseason recently. Austin Riley had a nightmarish 2026 season. While the end of this story isn’t yet set down in ink, the first intonations of a ritual chant could be heard on Tuesday afternoon, as Riley hit a monstrously-important three-run shot and […]
Austin Riley makes jaw-dropping Braves history with dagger home run vs. Phillies
The Atlanta Braves escaped with a 5-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series thanks to a clutch home run by Austin Riley. The third baseman came through with a three-run long ball late in the game to give Atlanta the lead after the ball club had […] The post Austin Riley makes jaw-dropping Braves history with dagger home run vs. Phillies appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Crushing…: Braves 5, Phillies 3
Jesus Luzardo, who’s last start was back on September 7th, pitched five innings of one-run ball. It was easily the best-case scenario given how things could play out. The Phillies’ offense entered this postseason ranked 28th in wRC+ and was without Luis Arraez, who was their cleanup hitter before a brutal sprained ankle took him […]
Don Mattingly’s bold Jhoan Duran gamble backfires spectacularly in Phillies Game 1 loss to Braves
The Atlanta Braves lead 1-0 in the best-of-three NL Wild Card Series after a crazy ending that will leave Philadelphia Phillies fans confused. The Phillies were leading 3-2 entering the bottom of the 8th inning, and it seemed as if manager Don Mattingly was a genius for putting in closer Jhoan Duran for the 7th […] The post Don Mattingly’s bold Jhoan Duran gamble backfires spectacularly in Phillies Game 1 loss to Braves appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Phillies’ Jhoan Duran gamble doesn’t pay off in Game 1 against Braves
Don Mattingly turned to Jhoan Duran way earlier than expected in Game 1 of the Phillies-Braves Wild Card Series.
Heartbreaking: Phillies Fall 5-3 to Braves on Austin Riley Go-Ahead Homer
The Phillies opened the 2026 postseason on the road in Atlanta, facing the division-rival Braves in a best-of-three Wild Card series. The Phillies had them on the ropes, taking a 3-2 lead into the 8th inning, but a heartbreaking 3-run home run from Austin Riley pushed the Braves to a 5-3 win. 10 thoughts from […] The post Heartbreaking: Phillies Fall 5-3 to Braves on Austin Riley Go-Ahead Homer appeared first on Crossing Broad .
Braves’ Austin Riley saves Walt Weiss after boneheaded Chris Sale decision in Game 1 vs. Phillies
On Tuesday afternoon, the Atlanta Braves went up 1-0 in their Wild Card series against the Philadelphia Phillies with a wild 5-3 home win. The Braves found themselves trailing 3-2 heading into the bottom of the eighth inning, but they managed to get two men on base, after which Austin Riley stepped up to the […] The post Braves’ Austin Riley saves Walt Weiss after boneheaded Chris Sale decision in Game 1 vs. Phillies appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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