Phillies and Braves set for Game 3 as Nola and Kerr take the mound

Aaron Nola and Ray Kerr are slated to start Game 3 of the National League wild-card series between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Atlanta Braves. The Phillies earned a 4-3 victory in extra innings on Wednesday, forcing the decisive third game.

Kerr entered the game in relief and limited the Phillies to three scoreless innings, recording a fielder's choice on Bryce Harper and finishing the third inning with a season-high 47 pitches. He exited after 3 1/3 innings to a standing ovation, and Grant Holmes is expected to provide additional innings with the Phillies holding a three-run advantage.

The Phillies' starter, Aaron Nola, logged 1 2/3 innings, allowing two hits, three runs, two walks and striking out one batter on 38 pitches. The early exit of Nola may lead the Phillies to bring in Zack Wheeler for the bulk of the remaining work.

During the third inning, a potential injury concern arose for Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr., who appeared to step on his hand during a force out at second base. He later signaled he was okay from the dugout.

The game featured a notable defensive play by Braves shortstop Mauricio Dubón and first baseman Matt Olson, though Atlanta has been outperformed in most aspects of the contest so far.