J.T. Realmuto Triggers MLB's First Postseason Walkoff ABS Challenge

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto secured a 4-3 Game 2 victory over the Atlanta Braves by initiating the first walkoff ABS challenge in MLB postseason history. With two outs and two on in the 10th inning, Realmuto successfully challenged a called ball on Andrew Painter's 0-2 pitch to Dominic Smith. The pitch was overturned to a game-ending strike three. Realmuto led all MLB catchers with an 81% ABS challenge success rate in 2026.