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Braves blank Phillies, tie NLDS at one game apiece

Atlanta Braves players celebrate a 3-0 win against the Philadelphia Phillies after game two of the National League Division Series at Truist Park in Atlanta on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves players celebrate a 3-0 win over the Philadelphia Phillies during the ninth inning of game two of the National League Division Series at Truist Park in Atlanta on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves outfielders Ronald Acuna (13), Michael Harris, and Eddie Rosario celebrate a 3-0 win over the Philadelphia Phillies during the ninth inning of game two of the National League Division Series at Truist Park in Atlanta on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Kenley Jansen (74) signals a 3-0 win over the Philadelphia Phillies during the ninth inning of game two of the National League Division Series at Truist Park in Atlanta on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Kenley Jansen (74) signals to the crowd after closing the ninth inning of game two of the National League Division Series with a 3-0 win against the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park in Atlanta on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Kenley Jansen (74) and catcher Travis d'Arnaud (16) celebrate a 3-0 win over the Philadelphia Phillies during the ninth inning of game two of the National League Division Series at Truist Park in Atlanta on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Philadelphia Phillies players watch from the dugout during the eighth inning of game two of the National League Division Series against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park in Atlanta on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Kenley Jansen (74) arrives to close the ninth inning of game two of the National League Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park in Atlanta on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (27) makes a catch against the Philadelphia Phillies along the left field wall during the ninth inning of game two of the National League Division Series at Truist Park in Atlanta on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud (16) celebrates an RBI single against the Philadelphia Phillies during the sixth inning of game two of the National League Division Series at Truist Park in Atlanta on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson (28) is greeted in the dugout after scoring against the Philadelphia Phillies during the sixth inning of game two of the National League Division Series at Truist Park in Atlanta on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler (45) huddles on the pitching mound after giving up three runs to the Atlanta Braves during the sixth inning of game two of the National League Division Series at Truist Park in Atlanta on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud (16) hits an RBI single against the Philadelphia Phillies during the sixth inning of game two of the National League Division Series at Truist Park in Atlanta on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (27) hits an RBI single against the Philadelphia Phillies during the sixth inning of game two of the National League Division Series at Truist Park in Atlanta on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (27) smiles at first base after an RBI single against the Philadelphia Phillies during the sixth inning of game two of the National League Division Series at Truist Park in Atlanta on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson (28) hits an RBI single against the Philadelphia Phillies during the sixth inning of game two of the National League Division Series at Truist Park in Atlanta on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna (13) scores against the Philadelphia Phillies on an RBI single by Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson during the sixth inning of game two of the National League Division Series at Truist Park in Atlanta on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) scores against the Philadelphia Phillies on an RBI single by Austin Riley during the sixth inning of game two of the National League Division Series at Truist Park in Atlanta on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) celebrates after scoring against the Philadelphia Phillies on an RBI single by Austin Riley during the sixth inning of game two of the National League Division Series at Truist Park in Atlanta on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
A standing room only crowd watches Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kyle Wright (30) deliver to the Phillies during the second inning of game two of the National League Division Series baseball game at Truist Park in Atlanta on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler (45) delivers to the Braves during the first inning of game two of the National League Division Series baseball game between the Braves and the Phillies at Truist Park in Atlanta on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna (13) is hit by a Philadelphia Phillies pitch during the sixth inning of game two of the National League Division Series at Truist Park in Atlanta on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna is hit by a Philadelphia Phillies pitch during the sixth inning of game two of the National League Division Series at Truist Park in Atlanta on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna is hit by a Philadelphia Phillies pitch during the sixth inning of game two of the National League Division Series at Truist Park in Atlanta on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson (28) hits an RBI single against the Philadelphia Phillies during the sixth inning of game two of the National League Division Series at Truist Park in Atlanta on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves relief pitcher A.J. Minter (33) delivers to the Philadelphia Phillies during the seventh inning of game two of the National League Division Series at Truist Park in Atlanta on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (27) hits an RBI single against the Philadelphia Phillies during the sixth inning of game two of the National League Division Series at Truist Park in Atlanta on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) makes an over the shoulder catch of the popup by Philadelphia Phillies’ J.T. Realmuto during the sixth inning of game two of the National League Division Series at Truist Park in Atlanta on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) makes an over the shoulder catch of the popup by Philadelphia Phillies’ J.T. Realmuto during the sixth inning of game two of the National League Division Series at Truist Park in Atlanta on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) makes an over the shoulder catch of the popup by Philadelphia Phillies’ J.T. Realmuto during the sixth inning of game two of the National League Division Series at Truist Park in Atlanta on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) makes an over the shoulder catch of the popup by Philadelphia Phillies’ J.T. Realmuto as Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna (13) leaps over him during the sixth inning of game two of the National League Division Series at Truist Park in Atlanta on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) makes an over the shoulder catch of the popup by Philadelphia Phillies’ J.T. Realmuto during the sixth inning of game two of the National League Division Series at Truist Park in Atlanta on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) celebrates with third baseman Austin Riley (27) after an over the shoulder catch of the popup by Philadelphia Phillies’ J.T. Realmuto during the sixth inning of game two of the National League Division Series at Truist Park in Atlanta on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
The Philadelphia Phillies watch during the sixth inning of game two of the National League Division Series against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park in Atlanta on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
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Atlanta Braves’ Ronald Acuna (13) singles against the Philadelphia Phillies during the fourth inning of game two of the National League Division Series at Truist Park in Atlanta on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Atlanta Braves’ Ronald Acuna (13) singles against the Philadelphia Phillies during the fourth inning of game two of the National League Division Series at Truist Park in Atlanta on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Bryce Harper (3) flies out against the Atlanta Braves during the third inning of game two of the National League Division Series at Truist Park in Atlanta on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
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Atlanta Braves players celebrate a 3-0 win against the Philadelphia Phillies after game two of the National League Division Series at Truist Park in Atlanta on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
By AJC Sports
Updated Oct 13, 2022

Kyle Wright came up big for the Braves on the mound Wednesday when they needed him the most.

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The righthander threw six shutout innings, and the bullpen finished the job as the Braves won a rain-delayed Game 2 3-0 at Truist Park. Last year’s World Series champions found themselves trailing in the divisional series after Tuesday’s 7-6 loss to the Phillies, and secured the series-tying win as Wright and three relievers only allowed three hits in the shutout.

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The best-of-five National League Division Series now shifts to Philadelphia for Game 3 on Friday and Game 4 on Saturday.

If Game 5 is needed, it will be played Sunday at Truist Park.

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