Alec Bohm’s pivotal homer in the 10th inning propelled the Philadelphia Phillies to a thrilling 4-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves in Game 2 of the National League Wild Card Series. This win forces a decisive Game 3 as the series stands tied.

Trailing 3-1, the Phillies mounted a comeback with pivotal home runs in the seventh inning. Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper hit back-to-back homers to level the score. Harper, who had earlier faced criticism for a fielding mishap, redeemed himself with his powerful swing.

Andrew Painter stepped up as a key player, delivering three scoreless innings. He effectively managed to contain the Braves, leaving two runners stranded in the 10th inning while striking out Dominic Smith.

In the pivotal seventh inning, Atlanta temporarily gained an advantage. Drake Baldwin hit a double that slipped past Harper’s glove, allowing Sean Murphy to score and hand the Braves a 2-1 lead. Harper, who returned to outfield duties this season, experienced difficulty tracking the ball near the warning track.

During the eighth inning, crucial home runs by Schwarber and Harper off Dylan Lee, the Braves’ Game 1 winning pitcher, leveled the game. These homers traveled impressive distances of 447 and 418 feet, respectively.

Starting pitcher Tyler Mahle for Atlanta conceded one run over seven innings. In comparison, Cristopher Sánchez pitched 6.2 innings for Philadelphia, allowing three runs while throwing a career-high 116 pitches.

The time for Game 3 is pending, with options of either 2:15 p.m. ET or 8:15 p.m. ET in Atlanta. This decision will depend on the outcomes of other Wild Card Series Game 2 matches.