# Phillies aim for historic win with Nola start

> Phillies face Braves in prime time Wild Card Game 3 with Nola starting.
- Title: Phillies aim for historic win with Nola start · PhillyVoice
- Summary: Phillies face Braves in prime time Wild Card Game 3 with Nola starting. Phillies hope to win first playoff series in franchise history after losing Game 1.
- Keywords: phillies, aaron nola, braves, nl wild card, playoff series, prime time, game 3, wild card series, mlb, seattle, news, local
- Source: PhillyVoice — https://phillyvoice.com/5-thoughts-phillies-aaron-nola-alec-bohm-game-3-wild-card-braves-start-time-news-analysis
- Published: 2026-10-01T14:26:56.085+00:00
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- Topics: phillies, aaron nola, braves, nl wild card, playoff series, prime time, game 3, wild card series, mlb, seattle, news, local
## Phillies in prime time
Phillies move from 2 p.m. start to 8:15 p.m. prime time game on NBC.
## Aaron Nola gets start
Nola starts Game 3 with 3.12 era in 15 prior starts and 3.00 era in six starts since 2023.
## Alec Bohm's parting gift
Bohm hits a homer in the 10th inning as he likely parts ways with Phillies after contract expires.

> ALEC BOHM GO-AHEAD HOMER PHILLIES LEAD IN THE 10TH 🤯
## Phillies' playoff history
Phillies have won 0-9 playoff series after losing Game 1.
## Braves' unprepared starter
Braves send lefty reliever Ray Kerr with 1.77 era to face Phillies' lefty-heavy lineup.
## Phillies' next man in
Phillies consider Jesús Luzardo for Game 1 or Zack Wheeler for NLDS Game 1.
## Wild Card Series history
Teams winning Game 1 are 24-3 since league switched to three-game Wild Card format.
## Phillies' night game advantage
Phillies have 55.5% win rate under lights versus 51% in daytime games.
## Phillies' playoff momentum
Phillies are alive with momentum after winning Game 2 to advance to Game 3.
## Braves' next starter
Braves will send righty Grant Holmes with 3.44 era after Ray Kerr starts.
## Phillies' historic chance
Phillies aim to win first playoff series in franchise history after losing Game 1.
## Key takeaway

Phillies hope to win first playoff series in franchise history after losing Game 1.