Watch Michael Harris II homer ignite Atlanta by giving Braves early lead vs. Phillies

The Atlanta Braves made a major statement to start Game 3 of their NL wild card matchup. Michael Harris II smacked a three-run home run in the bottom of the first on Thursday, Oct. 1 at Truist Park. With a 2-0 count, the center fielder took a low pitch from Phillies starter Aaron Nola and swung at h

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The Atlanta Braves made a major statement to start Game 3 of their NL wild card matchup.

Michael Harris II smacked a three-run home run in the bottom of the first on Thursday, Oct. 1 at Truist Park.

With a 2-0 count, the center fielder took a low pitch from Phillies starter Aaron Nola and swung at his ankles. He sent the ball sailing over Bryce Harper and into the stands in right field.

The home run also scored Ronald Acuña Jr. and Matt Olson, who were both walked, and put the Braves up 3-0.

MICHAEL HARRIS II GOES YARD!

Game 3 is off and running! pic.twitter.com/sdBOmZmCDd
— MLB (@MLB) October 2, 2026

"Ball was a little low, but I was just trying to hit it out," the 2022 Rookie of the Year said on the NBC broadcast before the bottom of the second inning. "I did it."

The series

is tied 1-1. The winner will go on to play the Los Angeles Dodgers.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Watch Michael Harris II homer ignite Atlanta by giving Braves early lead vs. Phillies