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:
SOUND ON! 📢#AsOneATL pic.twitter.com/xOlIvI3zi1
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) October 10, 2023
The Braves’ stunning win served as a fitting follow-up to their lopsided Game 1 loss and will give the club and its fans plenty of momentum to rally around with the NLDS tied, 1–1, heading to Philadelphia.
WHAT A PLAY TO END IT 🤯
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) October 10, 2023
THE BRAVES EVEN UP THE NLDS
(via @MLB)pic.twitter.com/Obh40r8wgd
