Game 3 stakes

A Phillies win would set up an nl ds rematch against the dodgers, while the braves hope to punch their ticket to the nl ds for the first time since 2023.

Phillies' game 2 hero

Phillies infielder alec bohm hit the game-winning homer in the philly's 4-3 extra-inning victory in game 2.

Bohm's mindset

Just win a game, said phillies infielder alec bohm, who hit the game-winning homer in the philly's 4-3 extra-inning victory in game 2.

“Just win a game”

Starting pitchers

Phillies start aaron nola, who had a 4.50 era in three starts against atlanta this season, while braves go with southpaw ray kerr.

Braves' pitching stats

Ray kerr posted a 1.47 era over 18 1/3 innings in nine appearances, with left-handed hitters going 4-for-23 (.174) against him.

Phillies' lineup

Edmundo sosa returns to play third base despite a right leg injury, with trea turner, kyle schwarber, bryce harper and alec bohm in the starting lineup.

Braves' lineup

The braves' lineup features mikel yastrzemski in left field, mauricio dubón at shortstop, and austin riley as the third baseman.

Bullpens

Phillies have all hands on deck for game 3, while braves' closers raisel iglesias and didier fuentes are available for the winner-take-all game.

Injuries

Luis arraez is out for the series after spraining his left ankle, while braves' bryce elder and martín pérez may be available in future rounds.