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This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom.In Game 1, the two teams did their best imitation of a boxing match, with one team landing a punch, only for it to be countered by the opponent.The Phillies struck first, but the Braves scored to tie it up shortly after.
It wasn't until the sixth inning that the Braves took a brief lead.The Phillies found a lead of their own in the top of the seventh.
Philadelphia decided to bring in their closer to go for an extended save of multiple innings.It backfired as Austin Riley hit a three-run homer off of him in the bottom of the eighth.
That gave the Braves Game 1.Austin Riley of the Atlanta Braves reacts after hitting a three-run home run against the Philadelphia Phillies during the eighth inning of Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series at Truist Park on Sept.29, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia.
(Kevin C.Cox/Getty Images)If you are the Phillies, you should be concerned about the team losing the first game because, since this format started, only one team has won the best-of-three series after dropping the opening game.
However, the Phillies had the advantage of starting Cristopher Sanchez yesterday.Sanchez turned in a great performance, but it was matched by Tyler Mahle from the Braves.
The teams scored just one run each in the first inning, and then nothing until the seventh.The Braves went up 3-1 with some clutch hitting and poor fielding from the Phillies.
Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper, who was key in the poor fielding, went back-to-back in the 8th inning, tying the game.Alec Bohm hit a solo shot in the 10th to give the Phillies the lead and a win.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMBryce Harper hit a solo home run to tie the game in the eighth inning during Game Two of the National League Wild Card Series between the Philadelph...