# Braves Stung by Long Ball in Playoffs

> Braves lose NL Wild Card Game 2 after bullpen fails against Phillies.
- Title: Braves Stung by Long Ball in Playoffs · Mlb | Shortify
- Summary: Braves lose NL Wild Card Game 2 after bullpen fails against Phillies. Braves blow 2-run lead in 10-inning loss to Phillies, needing Game 3 win to avoid…
- Keywords: braves, philadelphia phillies, nl wild card series, dylan lee, tyler mahle, truis park, walt weiss, bryce harper, kyle schwarber, didier fuentes, j.t. realmuto, aaron nola
- Source: Mlb — https://mlb.com/news/braves-lose-nl-wild-card-game-2-2026
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- Topics: braves, philadelphia phillies, nl wild card series, dylan lee, tyler mahle, truis park, walt weiss, bryce harper, kyle schwarber, didier fuentes, j.t. realmuto, aaron nola
## Braves bullpen stung
Braves lose 4-3 in 10 innings after bullpen fails against Phillies.
## Mahle delivers strong playoff debut
Mahle becomes first Braves pitcher to allow one run or none over seven innings in postseason.
## Lee surrenders two homers
Lee allows consecutive homers to Schwarber and Harper in eighth inning.
## Fuentes faces game-winning homer
Fuentes gives up Alec Bohm’s game-winning homer with two outs in 10th inning.
## Braves need Game 3 win
Braves must win Game 3 to avoid playoff elimination by Phillies for fourth time.
## Phillies' rotation concerns
Phillies' rotation includes Aaron Nola and Zack Wheeler for Game 3.
## Braves bounce back?
Braves aim to end playoff struggles against division rivals with Game 3 win.
## Key takeaway

Braves blow 2-run lead in 10-inning loss to Phillies, needing Game 3 win to avoid playoff elimination.