New Delhi, Oct. 2 -- Atlanta Braves have handed the first ball of a winner-take-all night to a left-hander who was not on anyone's October radar in spring. Ray Kerr will open Game 3 of the National League Wild Card Series against the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park, with Grant Holmes waiting to take the bulk of the innings behind him.

The series is tied 1-1. Atlanta Braves took Game 1. Philadelphia Phillies answered with a 4-3 win on Wednesday, Alec Bohm's go-ahead homer in the 10th forcing a third game after home runs from Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper. First pitch is set for 8:15 PM ET. The winner will advance to face the Dodgers on Saturday at Dodger Stadium. Philadelphia will start Aaron Nola.

Manager Walt Weiss did not dress...