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Braves Clinch NLDS With 6-2 Game 3 Win

By Drooid · Oct 2, 2026, 2:17 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Braves Clinch NLDS

The Atlanta Braves defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 in Game 3, clinching the NLDS series.
Michael Harris II opened the scoring with a three-run homer in the first inning.
Ray Kerr started and threw 3 1/3 scoreless innings in his postseason debut.
The win gave Atlanta its first postseason series victory since the 2021 World Series.

Summary

MLB Moves PrimeTime

MLB moved Game 3 to 8:15 p.m. after the Padres swept the Cubs.
NBC will air the game, stream it on Peacock, and provide a feed for Atlanta’s 11Alive.
Braves manager Walt Weiss set a bullpen game, opening with Ray Kerr and using Grant Holmes.
Phillies rely on a rested bullpen, keeping Alex McFarlane and closer Jhoan Duran available.
Local hosts criticized the prime-time slot, noting market disparities in postseason scheduling.

History

Historical Context

In 1995, a notable year for American television, the Atlanta Braves secured their first World Series title in Atlanta on October 28, a highlight of that baseball season. The 2024 Braves-Phillies Game 3 mirrors that pattern, airing at 8:15 p.m. on NBC and streaming on Peacock, reigniting debates over fan access and regional equity.

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Braves Clinch NLDS

The Atlanta Braves defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 in Game 3, clinching the NLDS series.
Michael Harris II opened the scoring with a three-run homer in the first inning.
Ray Kerr started and threw 3 1/3 scoreless innings in his postseason debut.
The win gave Atlanta its first postseason series victory since the 2021 World Series.

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