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Braces Start Kerr in Decisive Game 3

Published October 1, 2026 · Updated October 1, 2026 · Fox Sports

The Braves will start left-hander Ray Kerr in his first career postseason appearance as they face elimination against the Phillies in Game 3 of the Wild Card Series.

The Braves are turning to left-hander Ray Kerr for his first career playoff appearance in Thursday night's decisive Game 3 against the Phillies. Right-hander Grant Holmes (10-6, 3.44) is expected to pitch in bulk relief behind Kerr. librea.one

Kerr, 32, posted a 1.47 ERA in nine games with Atlanta since being recalled on Aug. 16. For the Phillies, veteran right-hander Aaron Nola (7-12, 4.67 ERA) is expected to start. The Phillies forced the decisive game with a 4-3 win in 10 innings on Wednesday.

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