Braves vs. Phillies Game 3 predictions
The Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves are set to play a decisive Game 3 in their MLB Wild Card series. Sports analysts are divided on the outcome, citing pitching concerns and team momentum as key factors.
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The Phillies and the host Braves will play the deciding Game 3 of their Wild Card Series on Thursday night at Truist Park. Start time is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET. Veteran right-hander Aaron Nola will start for the Phillies, while lefty Raymond Kerr will take the mound for Atlanta as the opener, perhaps of the multi-inning variety.
The first two games of the best-of-three series have been taut and hotly contested. The series opener turned on a late home run by Austin Riley , while the Phillies rebounded in Game 2 on Wednesday with a trio of clutch homers in the late innings .
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