Alec Bohm home run caps Phillies' rally, forces Game 3 vs. Braves

Alec Bohm hit a decisive home run in the 10th inning to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 4-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves. This win forces a third and final game in their National League Wild Card Series.
Why it matters
The outcome determines which team advances in the MLB postseason, impacting the trajectory of the league's championship race.
ATLANTA -- Alec Bohm put Philadelphia ahead with a two-out home run in the 10th inning, and the Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves…
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