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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)

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 third baseman Austin Riley (27) reacts after closing 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. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Blooper leads the cheering the fans after the Atlanta Braves defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in 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 Raisel Iglesias (26) delivers to a Philadelphia Phillies batter 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 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 BravesÕ Austin Riley reacts 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 BravesÕ Austin Riley, left, racts with third base coach Tommy Watkins (84) 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' 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' 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 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)

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 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)

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)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale, right, greets catcher Drake Baldwin after facing 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. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies, right, turns a double play against Philadelphia PhilliesÕ Brandon Marsh (16) 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. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta BravesÕ Michael Harris II reacts in the dugout after 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 manager Walt Weiss in the dugout 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)

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)

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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