# Phillies vs Braves NL Wild Card Game 3

> Phillies and Braves battle for NL Wild Card Series crown in winner-take-all Game 3.
- Title: Phillies vs Braves NL Wild Card Game 3 · Mlb | Shortify
- Summary: Phillies and Braves battle for NL Wild Card Series crown in winner-take-all Game 3. Phillies win Game 3 to face Dodgers in NLDS, Braves aim for first NLDS…
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Phillies win Game 3 to face Dodgers in NLDS, Braves aim for first NLDS berth since 2023.