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Braves clinch wild card win with Kerr heroics
Ray Kerr's unlikely wild card heroics seal Braves' postseason victory.
In brief
Ray Kerr's unlikely wild card heroics seal Braves' postseason victory. Ray Kerr's 3 1/3 scoreless innings as a reliever helped the Braves defeat the Phillies 6-2 to advance to the NLDS. Originally reported by Mlb.
Braves eliminate Phillies
The Braves defeated the Phillies 6-2 in Game 3 of the National League Wild Card Series to advance to the NLDS.
Kerr's postseason debut
Ray Kerr, a 32-year-old reliever with 48 career appearances, pitched 3 1/3 scoreless innings to earn his first postseason win.
Kerr's comeback journey
Kerr returned from a Tommy John procedure in 2024 after spending time in foster care while his father served prison time.
Kerr's impact on game
Kerr neutralized Phillies' left-handed sluggers Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper, allowing just one hit over 3 1/3 innings.
Sale's game-winning pitch
Chris Sale struck out Bryce Harper to end the eighth inning after pitching 95 pitches over 6 1/3 innings in the previous game.
Kerr's postseason confidence
Kerr said, 'This was just another Thursday. Growing up, I had a hard time. So, this was nothing.'
“This was just another Thursday. Growing up, I had a hard time. So, this was nothing.”
Braves face Dodgers
The Braves will face the two-time defending World Series champion Dodgers in the NLDS starting Saturday at Dodger Stadium.
What matters most
Ray Kerr's 3 1/3 scoreless innings as a reliever helped the Braves defeat the Phillies 6-2 to advance to the NLDS.
