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10 Oct 2023


NextImg:Michael Harris’ spectacular defensive play helps Braves knot series with Phillies

The Atlanta Braves erased a 4-0 lead and a spectacular play by Michael Harris II completed the comeback in Game 2 against the Philadelphia Phillies. 

It was Harris’ leaping catch and wherewithal to get the ball in quickly that led to a game-ending double play. 

Nick Castellanos was at the plate with one out in the top of the ninth with the Braves leading 5-4 at Truist Park.

The Phillies outfielder took a 2-2 pitch deep to right-center field and it looked as though the ball would hit off the wall, but Harris jumped to make the catch at the warning track. 

The outfielder then roped the ball toward the infield. 

Third baseman Austin Riley was able to get over to the ball and quickly throw it over to first to double up Bryce Harper to end the game on an improbable note. 

The turn of events sent the stadium into utter pandemonium as the Braves secured the series-tying win. 

The game was already a must-watch after the Braves rallied from down four runs. 

The Braves had been able to get their first run in the sixth inning and then Travis d’Arnaud hit a two-run homer in the seventh to pull Atlanta within one. 

Riley sent a two-run blast over the left field wall in the bottom of the eighth to give the Braves their first lead of the night. 

Braves center fielder Michael Harris II (23) makes a catch at the wall for an out during the ninth inning.
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raves center fielder Michael Harris II (23) makes a catch at the wall for an out during the ninth inning
Braves center fielder Michael Harris II (23) makes a catch at the wall for an out during the ninth inning
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“Just being on the fastball, not trying to do too much,” Riley said about the home run, according to MLB.com. “I felt like I was fighting myself all night to try to put the barrel on the ball, and I was able to stay back just long enough.”

With the series knotted at one, things will shift to Philadelphia for the next two games. 

Game 3 takes place on Wednesday night at Citizens Bank Park.