PHOTOS: Braves win Game 1 of Wild Card against Phillies

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PHOTOS: Braves win Game 1 of Wild Card against Phillies

Atlanta Braves open Wild Card series against the Philadelphia Phillies at Trust Park on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026.

Atlanta Braves' Austin Riley celebrates in the dugout after hitting a three-run home run against the Philadelphia Phillies during the eighth inning of Game 1 of a MLB National League Wild Card playoff series between the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in Atlanta.. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Raisel Iglesias, right, celebrates with third baseman Austin Riley (27) after closing out the Philadelphia Phillies during the ninth inning of Game 1 of a MLB National League Wild Card playoff series between the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Braves' Austin Riley racts with third base coach Tommy Watkins while rounding the bases after hitting a three-run home run against the Philadelphia Phillies during the eighth inning of Game 1 of a MLB National League Wild Card playoff series between the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Braves' Austin Riley hits a three-run home run against the Philadelphia Phillies during the eighth inning of Game 1 of a MLB National League Wild Card playoff series between the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Braves' Michael Harris II reacts while scoring against the Philadelphia Phillies during the sixth inning of Game 1 of a MLB National League Wild Card playoff series between the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Braves' Ozzie Albies hits an RBI triple against the Philadelphia Phillies during the sixth inning of Game 1 of a MLB National League Wild Card playoff series between the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Braves' Ozzie Albies rounds the bases after hitting an RBI triple against the Philadelphia Phillies during the sixth inning of Game 1 of a MLB National League Wild Card playoff series between the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Braves' Matt Olson reacts after hitting a ground out to end the fifth inning of Game 1 of a MLB National League Wild Card playoff series between the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Braves' Ozzie Albies reacts after hitting an RBI triple against the Philadelphia Phillies during the sixth inning of Game 1 of a MLB National League Wild Card playoff series between the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Mike Yastrzemski hits an RBI single against the Philadelphia Phillies during the second inning of Game 1 of a MLB National League Wild Card playoff series between the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. is hit by a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies during the sixth inning of Game 1 of a MLB National League Wild Card playoff series between the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner (7) collides with Atlanta Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim while getting tagged out on a steal attempt at second base during the third inning of Game 1 of a MLB National League Wild Card playoff series between the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies, center, checks on Atlanta Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim, left, after a collision with Philadelphia Phillies' Trea Turner, right, while getting tagged out on a steal attempt at second base during the third inning of Game 1 of a MLB National League Wild Card playoff series between the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Mike Yastrzemski reacts after hitting an RBI single against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning of Game 1 of a MLB National League Wild Card playoff series between the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale delivers to Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber, left, during the first inning of Game 1 of a MLB National League Wild Card playoff series between the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber, right, scores against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of Game 1 of a MLB National League Wild Card playoff series between the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Former Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker, right, throws out the ceremonial first pitch to Eddie Perez, left, before Game 1 of a MLB National League Wild Card playoff series between the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Pregame activities before Game 1 of a MLB National League Wild Card playoff series between the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. (13) is introduced before Game 1 of a MLB National League Wild Card playoff series between the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Pregame activities before Game 1 of a MLB National League Wild Card playoff series between the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Braves center fielder Michael Harris II misses catching an RBI double hit by Philadelphia Phillies' Alec Bohm during the first inning of Game 1 of a MLB National League Wild Card playoff series between the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Blooper warms up the crowd before Game 1 of a MLB National League Wild Card playoff series between the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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Atlanta Braves' Austin Riley celebrates in the dugout after hitting a three-run home run against the Philadelphia Phillies during the eighth inning of Game 1 of a MLB National League Wild Card playoff series between the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in Atlanta.. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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