Austin Riley Smashes Go-Ahead Three-Run Homer in Game 1 Win

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley delivered a clutch eighth-inning performance, launching a go-ahead three-run home run off Jhoan Duran’s 99.9-mph fastball to secure a 5-3 Wild Card Game 1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. Riley overcame a challenging regular season where he hit .219 with 19 homers and a career-worst .654 OPS. His 104.6-mph, 385-foot blast increased his career postseason totals to six home runs and 19 RBIs over 37 games.