Braves knock out Phillies in Game 3

Series entered the night tied 1-1

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 34m1 min read

The Philadelphia Phillies lose to the Braves and have been eliminated from the playoffs. https://t.co/uYQAJMMnnH Via @SportsCenter on X

What happened: The clubs reached a deciding Game 3 after splitting the first two games. Atlanta closed the series at home and ended Philadelphia's postseason run.

Why it matters: It erased Philadelphia's Game 2 lifeline and pushed Atlanta on from a winner-take-all finish. For the Phillies, one loss turned a live series into an immediate offseason.

By the numbers: Atlanta and Philadelphia split the first two games, forcing a single-game finish. Philadelphia was one win from advancing before the decisive loss.

What to watch: Atlanta now waits for its next postseason matchup. Philadelphia shifts to offseason decisions after its October run ended in the decider.

Sources

@SportsCenter 2026-10-02T03:04:28.096386+00:00

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