Phillies force Game 3 as Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper go back-to-back and Alec Bohm homers in 10th vs Braves
Alec Bohm’s two-out home run in the 10th inning gave the Philadelphia Phillies a 4–3 win over the Atlanta Braves in Game 2 of their National League Wild Card Series. The victory levelled the series at one game apiece and set up a decisive Game 3.
Atlanta had led 3–1 before Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper hit consecutive home runs to tie the game. Philadelphia starter Cristopher Sánchez allowed three runs over 6⅔ innings, while Andrew Painter pitched three scoreless innings in relief; Bohm’s homer, his third in the postseason, travelled 357 feet. Game 3 was scheduled for Thursday in Atlanta, with its start time to be confirmed.
- Bohm’s 10th-inning homer secured Philadelphia a 4–3 win.
- Schwarber and Harper hit back-to-back home runs to tie the game.
- The series is level, with Game 3 deciding who advances.