Phillies beat Braves 5-4 in 10 innings on Oct 6, 2026. Alec Bohm hit a 10th-inning go-ahead single. The win forces a decisive Game 3 in the NL Wild Card series.
Final score: Philadelphia 5, Atlanta 4. Game time 4h 12m.
Game Summary and Final Score
Quick Result Overview
Phillies trailed 4-3 entering the bottom of the 10th. Bohm singled to left with one out. Bryce Harper scored from second. The Braves failed to answer in the top of the 10th.
Series tied 1-1.
How Phillies Forced Game 3 Backs to Wall
Philadelphia faced elimination after losing Game 1 3-1. The club scored two runs in the 8th to tie the game. Relief pitching held Atlanta scoreless over 2.1 innings.
Backs to wall narrative ended with the 10th inning drive.
Phillies vs Braves Player Stats Breakdown
Phillies Batting Leaders and Key Hits
Alec Bohm went 3-for-5 with 1 RBI and the game-winning hit. Exit velocity 102.4 mph on the 10th inning single.
Bryce Harper went 2-for-4 with a walk and a near-miss fly ball in the 10th. Trea Turner went 2-for-5 with a double. Kyle Schwarber hit a solo home run in the 6th.
Team batting average .268, 10 hits, 2 errors.
Braves Batting Leaders and Missed Opportunities
Ronald Acuna Jr went 2-for-5 with a double and 2 runs. Matt Olson went 1-for-4 with a 2-run homer in the 4th. Austin Riley went 1-for-5 with a double.
Atlanta left 9 runners on base. Team batting average .241, 9 hits, 1 error.
Pitching Stats Starter and Bullpen ERA Comparison
| Team | Pitcher | Role | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHI | Zack Wheeler | Starter | 6.0 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 4.50 |
| PHI | Jhoan Duran | Bullpen | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.00 |
| ATL | Chris Sale | Starter | 5.2 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 4.76 |
| ATL | Raisel Iglesias | Bullpen | 2.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4.15 |
Key Moments That Decided Game 2
Alec Bohm 10th Inning Drive Forces Game 3
Bohm lined a 1-1 sinker from Braves reliever Pierce Johnson to left field. Harper scored easily. The hit ended the game.
It was Bohm’s 10th career postseason RBI.
Resilient Phils Backs to Wall Narrative
Philadelphia scored twice off Braves closer in the 8th. J.T. Realmuto doubled. Turner singled. The Phillies erased a 4-2 deficit.
Resilience defined the second half.
Bryce Harper Near Miss Incident in Extra Innings
Harper hit a deep fly to right-center in the 10th before Bohm’s hit. The ball landed just foul. Braves right fielder Michael Harris II tracked it.
The near miss set up the winning at-bat.
Braves Shortstop Sends 2 Word Bryce Harper Jab After Phillies Outfielder Near Miss
Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia said “Stay down” after Harper’s near-miss in the 10th. The comment came during a mound visit.
Harper responded with a single in his next plate appearance.
Official Box Score and Advanced Metrics
Official Box Score Highlights
Phillies: 5 R, 10 H, 0 E. Braves: 4 R, 9 H, 1 E.
Phillies stranded 7 runners. Braves stranded 9.
Baseball Savant Player Stats and Exit Velocity
Bohm: 102.4 mph max exit velocity, 95.1 mph average. Harper: 108.2 mph max exit velocity on near-miss fly.
Acuna Jr: 101.7 mph max exit velocity. Olson: 112.3 mph on home run.
Recap Phillies Take Game 2 in Wild Card vs Braves
Turning Points Summary
Olson homer gave Braves 4-2 lead in 4th. Phillies tied in 8th. Bohm won in 10th.
Bullpen ERA for Philadelphia was 0.00 in the game.
What Player Stats Mean for Game 3 Prediction
Bohm’s contact rate up. Harper’s power remains. Braves bullpen allowed 2 runs in 8th.
Game 3 is set for Oct 7, 2026.
FAQ Phillies vs Braves Wild Card Game 2 Player Stats
Who had the most hits for Phillies? Alec Bohm with 3 hits.
Who hit the game-winning RBI? Alec Bohm in the 10th inning.
What was the final score? Phillies 5, Braves 4 in 10 innings.
Did Bryce Harper score the winning run? Yes, Harper scored on Bohm’s single.
💡 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: Who hit the game-winning hit in Phillies vs Braves Oct 6 2026?
- A: Alec Bohm hit a 10th-inning go-ahead single to left field, scoring Bryce Harper and giving Philadelphia a 5-4 lead.
- Q: What was the final score of Phillies vs Atlanta Braves Game 2?
- A: Philadelphia Phillies 5, Atlanta Braves 4 in 10 innings on Oct 6, 2026. Game time was 4h 12m.
- Q: How did the NL Wild Card series stand after the game?
- A: The series is tied 1-1. Phillies forced a decisive Game 3 after bouncing back from a Game 1 loss.
- Q: Who led Phillies batting in the match?
- A: Alec Bohm went 3-for-5 with 1 RBI and the game-winning hit. Bryce Harper went 2-for-4 with a walk, Trea Turner went 2-for-5 with a double, and Kyle Schwarber hit a solo home run.
Extended Reading
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