Braves reportedly beat Phillies to advance to NLDS

The Atlanta Braves defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in a winner-take-all Game 3 of the National League Wild Card Series, advancing to face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Division Series, according to a postgame account. The supplied reporting does not include an official box score or a second independent account confirming the result and game statistics. Atlanta took an early lead when Michael Harris II hit a three-run home run in the first inning, the postgame account said. Philadelphia manager Don Mattingly turned to Zack Wheeler in the third inning after starting Aaron Nola, and Wheeler pitched four innings, according to that account. Ozzie Albies hit a two-run homer in the fourth, while the Phillies mounted scoring chances but did not convert them into a comeback. Atlanta left-hander Ray Kerr, who opened the game, held Philadelphia scoreless for 3⅓ innings, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out two, the same account reported. The Braves later used closer Chris Sale to face Bryce Harper in the eighth inning and finish the game. Philadelphia scored once in the eighth on a sacrifice fly by Trea Turner, but Atlanta held on.