# Braves clinch Wild Card win with Kerr and Holmes

> Braves beat Phillies 6-2 in Wild Card Series Game 3 with Kerr and Holmes shining.
- Title: Braves clinch Wild Card win with Kerr and Holmes · Mlb
- Summary: Braves beat Phillies 6-2 in Wild Card Series Game 3 with Kerr and Holmes shining. Braves clinch National League Wild Card Series victory after Ray Kerr and…
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## Braves clinch Wild Card win
Braves beat Phillies 6-2 in National League Wild Card Series Game 3 with Ray Kerr and Grant Holmes pitching effectively.
## Kerr opens with 3 1/3 scoreless innings
Kerr kept Phillies in check with 3 1/3 scoreless innings, one hit, one walk, two strikeouts.
## Holmes follows Kerr with one run
Holmes allowed one run on two hits and one walk while earning the win.
## Kerr's postseason readiness
Kerr posted a 1.47 ERA over 18 1/3 innings in nine appearances since his Aug. 17 debut.
## Kerr's recent success against Phillies
Kerr made two appearances against Phillies in September, including a three-inning outing on Sept. 13.
## Holmes' strong postseason performance
Holmes posted a 3.57 ERA in 29 starts this season with a 2.94 ERA over his final 14 starts.
## Key takeaway

Braves clinch National League Wild Card Series victory after Ray Kerr and Grant Holmes pitch effectively in Game 3.