A sensational ending to the Braves’ 5–4 Game 2 win over the Phillies made for an unbelievable scene in Atlanta on Monday night, as the NLDS moves on to Wednesday’s pivotal Game 3.
With the Braves clinging to a one-run lead in the ninth inning, center fielder Michael Harris II’s clutch, leaping catch of a deep drive by Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto set in motion an unreal double play. Harris’s catch and a cutoff by All-Star third baseman Austin Riley helped set up the game-winning out, thanks to a baserunning blunder from Phillies star Bryce Harper.
As Atlanta killed the Philadelphia rally to close out the game, the rousing reaction from a jam-packed crowd inside Truist Park provided a memorable backdrop to the huge moment. Just take a listen to how electric the stadium was with no commentary to drown out the natural sound:
