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Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies celebrates with the team in the clubhouse after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies in the ninth inning of Game 3 to win an MLB National League Wild Card playoff series between the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Braves' Kyle Farmer celebrates with teammates in the clubhouse after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies in the ninth inning of Game 3 to win an MLB National League Wild Card playoff series between the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Manager Walt Weiss leads the Atlanta Braves celebration in the clubhouse after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies in the ninth inning of Game 3 to win an MLB National League Wild Card playoff series between the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Braves players and coaches celebrate after defeating the Phillies during Game 3 to win their NL Wild Card Series on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Blooper celebrates after the Braves defeated the Phillies, 6-2, during Game 3 of their NL Wild Card Series on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (left) celebrates with former manager Brian Snitker on the field after defeating the Phillies to win their NL Wild Card Series on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Braves center fielder Michael Harris II puts on a T-shirt as he celebrates with his team after defeating the Phillies, 6-2, to win their NL Wild Card Series on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (left) celebrates with former player Andruw Jones after defeating the Phillies to win their NL Wild Card Series on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

The Atlanta Braves, including Ronald Acuña Jr. (left) and Michael Harris II, celebrate on the field at Truist Park after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies during Game 3 to win their NL Wild Card Series on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Fans watch the Braves celebrate on the field after defeating the Phillies, 6-2, to win their NL Wild Card Series on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Braves outfielders Mike Yastrzemski (from left), Michael Harris II and Ronald Acuña Jr. celebrate after defeating the Phillies to win their NL Wild Card Series on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Braves pitcher Ray Kerr takes to the mound as fireworks explode over Truist Park before Game 3 of their NL Wild Card Series against the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Ray Kerr (62) and catcher Drake Baldwin (30) walk onto the field to start the first inning of Game 3 of a MLB National League Wild Card playoff series between the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Braves pitcher Ray Kerr delivers to a Phillies batter during Game 3 of their NL Wild Card Series on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Braves pitcher Ray Kerr acknowledges the Truist Park crowd after being relieved during Game 3 of their NL Wild Card Series against the Phillies on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta BravesÕ Michael Harris II (23) hits a three-run home run against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning of Game 3 of a MLB National League Wild Card playoff series between the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Braves center fielder Michael Harris II celebrates after hitting a three-run home run against the Phillies during Game 3 of their NL Wild Card Series on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson (28) celebrates with pitcher Chris Sale (51) after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies in the ninth inning of Game 3 to win an MLB National League Wild Card playoff series between the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Braves pitcher Chris Sale delivers to a Phillies batter in the eighth inning during Game 3 of their NL Wild Card Series on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Braves left fielder Mauricio Dubón (left) turns an inning-ending double play against Phillies left fielder Brandon Marsh as Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies looks on during Game 3 of their NL Wild Card Series on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Braves left fielder Mauricio Dubón (right) claps after turning an inning-ending double play against Phillies left fielder Brandon Marsh during Game 3 of their NL Wild Card Series on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies hits a two-run home run against the Phillies during Game 3 of their NL Wild Card Series on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies celebrates after hitting a two-run home run against the Phillies during Game 3 of their NL Wild Card Series on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the Phillies during Game 3 of their NL Wild Card Series on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (right) runs past third base coach Tommy Watkins after hitting a two-run home run against the Phillies during Game 3 of their NL Wild Card Series on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (center) celebrates in the dugout with teammates after hitting a two-run home run against the Phillies during Game 3 of their NL Wild Card Series on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acua Jr. (13) is unable to catch a triple hit by Philadelphia PhilliesÕ Derek Hill during the eighth inning of Game 3 of a MLB National League Wild Card playoff series between the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Philadelphia PhilliesÕ Bryce Harper (3) walks back to the dugout during the sixth inning of Game 3 of a MLB National League Wild Card playoff series between the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Braves first baseman Matt Olson hits a solo home run against the Phillies during Game 3 of their NL Wild Card Series on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

A child receives a baseball in the seventh inning during Game 3 of the NL Wild Card Series between the Braves and the Phillies on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Braves fans react after Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Ray Kerr struck out Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper during the first inning of Game 3 of a MLB National League Wild Card playoff series between the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Braves major league coach Eddie Pérez (left) greets former Braves pitcher Tim Hudson after Hudson threw out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 3 of the NL Wild Card Series against the Phillies on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Former Braves pitcher Tim Hudson throws out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 3 of the NL Wild Card Series against the Phillies on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies celebrates with the team in the clubhouse after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies in the ninth inning of Game 3 to win an MLB National League Wild Card playoff series between the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC) (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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