MLBbro Michael Harris’ Game-Saving Catch Will Go Down In Atlanta Braves History | Braves Comeback To Beat Phillies, Tie NLDS At 1-1

MLBbro Michael Harris’ Game-Saving Catch Will Go Down In Atlanta Braves History | Braves Comeback To Beat Phillies, Tie NLDS At 1-1

by | Oct 10, 2023 | THE TWO HOLE

Atlanta —  It took them 14 innings, but the real Michael Harris II and the Atlanta Braves have finally arrived to their matchup with the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League Division Series.

 

Despite finishing the season with the best record in the National League and one of the most prolific offenses in MLB history, the Braves bats were silent against Philadelphia in Game 1.

 

The best offense in baseball suddenly couldn’t buy a run, recording their first shutout loss at home since the middle of summer.

 

Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler was dominant to begin Game 2 Monday night, holding the Braves hitless through five innings before second baseman Ozzie Albies recorded a single in the 6th inning that sparked the Braves offense. 


Atlanta Finally Gets Bats Going

 

Atlanta wasn’t finished after finally breaking through in the 6th, scoring again in the 7th and eventually taking the lead on a two-run homer by Ron Washington disciple Austin Riley.

As for Harris, he hasn’t been able to translate his regular season success to postseason glory just yet  at the plate but still found a way to help his team secure the victory.

 

Money Mike Saves The Day 

 

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With one out in the ninth, Phillies right fielder Nick Castellanos sent a deep drive into right centerfield between Harris and Ronald Acuna Jr that sent Money Mike flying through the Atlanta sky and into the wall,  to take away an extra base hit that would have potentially tied the game in the 9th.

 

The MLBbro and 2022 NL Rookie of the Year, fired the ball back into the infield, and third baseman Austin Riley made the perfect fundamental play, backing up the cutoff man Albies to double off Bryce Harper to end the game.


Harris is 0-7 at the plate so far this series, but that catch and throw will be talked about for years to come.

 

The play was a true example of how multifaceted he is and the game-changing talent he can bring to the game even when his bat is a bit cold.