The Philadelphia Phillies entered Game 2 of their Wild Card Series against the Atlanta Braves with their backs against the wall Wednesday afternoon.
Despite trailing 3-1 in the eighth inning. Back-to-back home runs from Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper ultimately tied the game, which eventually went into extra innings.
In the top of the 10th, Alec Bohm hit a go-ahead solo shot for the Phillies, and they ended up securing a 4-3 victory to even the series and create a win-or-go-home Game 3 on Thursday at Truist Park in Atlanta.
What Time Is Game 3?
With the three other Wild Card Series matchups officially concluded, the Phillies and Braves will play their Game 3 matchup at 8:15 p.m. ET at Truist Park in Atlanta.
This marks a six-hour shift from the start time of the first two games and comes because they’ll be the only teams in action on Thursday around MLB.
Via the Braves on X: “Game 3 start time set: 8:15pm ET.”
Game 3 start time set: 8:15pm ET
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Who’s Pitching for Braves and Phillies?
This currently remains undecided. The growing assumption for the Phillies is that either RHP Aaron Nola or RHP Zack Wheeler will get the nod. Wheeler would be on fairly short rest after starting the final regular-season game on Sunday.
Braves manager Walt Weiss said postgame that they’re going to discuss it. However, it’s possible RHP Grant Holmes will handle the bulk of the innings in a starting role or follow a bullpen pitcher who opens the game.
The winner of the series will advance to the ALDS, which begins Saturday against the Los Angeles Dodgers in L.A. at Dodger Stadium.
What Time Is Game 3 of Phillies-Braves Wild Card Series on Thursday?