After the first two games of their Major League Baseball Wild Card matchup, the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves find themselves knotted at one game apiece in their best-of-three series, setting up an epic Game 3 tonight (Thursday, Oct. 1).
Tonight’s game is the literal definition of “win or go home” — the Braves took Game 1 on September 29, winning 5-3 thanks to a clutch 3-run, 8th-inning home run to right field by third baseman Austin Riley. One day later, the Phils tied the series with a wild 4-3 come-from-behind, extra-inning victory of their own — courtesy of a homer by infielder Alec Bohn — to set up a pivotal Game 3 that has all the makings of an instant classic.
In a September 30 post-game conversation with MLB.com, Bohm spoke about his team’s mindset ahead of tonight’s must-win game.
“Just win a game,” he told the outlet. ” … I think as much as we want to enjoy this for a little bit, it’s the same as we did [after Game 1]: Turn the page, and move on to tomorrow and show up ready to do the same thing.”
So, how can you tune in and watch Game 3 between the Phillies and Braves tonight? Keep reading for all the details, below.
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How to watch Phillies-Braves Wild Card Game 3 ?
Baseball fans have two options to catch tonight’s Game 3 between the Phillies and Braves: Coverage will begin tonight, October 1, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT — live on NBC and Peacock.
The game is set for a 8:15 p.m. ET first pitch.
Whoever wins Game 3 tonight advances to Los Angeles to take on the Dodgers in the National League Division Series. Game 1 of the NLDS is scheduled for Saturday, October 3.
Where is Game 3 being played?
Game 3 of the MLB Wild Card series between the Phillies and Braves will be played on Atlanta’s home turf: Truist Park.
Atlanta secured home-field advantage through the Wild Card round by clinching the #3 postseason seed with a 94–68 regular season record. Philadelphia’s 88–74 record earned the team the #6 seed.
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Who are the announcers for Phillies-Braves Game 3?
Play-by-play veteran Matt Vasgersian will handle the calls from inside the booth tonight, with John Kruk, C.J. Nitkowski, and Joey Votto (as an “Inside the Pitch” contributor) providing their expert analysis.
Ashley ShahAhmadi will provide updates from the field throughout the broadcast.
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