Braves Advance, Votto Apologizes
Braves Defeat Phillies to Advance While Joey Votto Prediction Backfires Immediately
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The win marked Atlanta’s first playoff series victory over Philadelphia.
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The upcoming NLDS will be the Braves’ and Dodgers’ sixth postseason meeting. The clubs have split their 24 previous postseason games, 12-12, while Los Angeles leads their series matchups 3-2.
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Votto’s broadcast season was set to end after the wild-card round because NBC does not have MLB broadcast or streaming rights beyond that stage; he could still appear as a studio analyst during the World Series.
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Votto’s prediction drew criticism from some Braves fans on social media after Albies homered, with fans objecting to his assessment of Atlanta’s offense.
The Atlanta Braves beat Philadelphia 6-2 in Game 3 of the National League Wild Card Series, advancing to face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLDS. Michael Harris II smashed a three-run homer in the first inning, and Ozzie Albies added a two-run blast in the fourth as Atlanta's offense overwhelmed the Phillies Sporting News.
The victory marked Atlanta's first playoff series win over Philadelphia Sporting News. But the game also became memorable for the wrong reason: broadcaster Joey Votto predicted the Braves would not score again — and Albies homered moments later, turning the prediction into an instant backfire Sporting News.
Harris and Albies Blast Braves Past Phillies
Atlanta's bats exploded early against Philadelphia's pitching. Harris II crushed a three-run homer in the first inning to give the Braves an immediate lead Sporting News. Albies extended the advantage with a two-run shot in the fourth, pushing Atlanta's total to five runs before the Phillies scored MLB. The Braves added one more run to seal the 6-2 victory Sporting News.
Votto's Broadcast Prediction Becomes Instant Jinx
During the broadcast, former Cincinnati Reds star Joey Votto made a bold call: Atlanta would not score again Sporting News. The prediction came back to haunt him almost immediately. Moments after Votto finished speaking, Albies stepped up and delivered his two-run homer Sporting News. The whiff sparked criticism from Braves fans on social media who objected to his assessment of Atlanta's offense House That Hanks Built.
Votto Apologizes and Makes Another Bold Call
The next morning, Votto addressed the backlash directly. College Football Network reported that the Cincinnati Reds legend said, "I Want to Sincerely Apologize" to Braves fans for his botched prediction College Football Network. He took full accountability for the broadcast jinx Sporting News. Then, showing he's willing to embrace his new role as a villain, Votto predicted the Dodgers would win the upcoming NLDS in five games Sporting News.
Votto's time as an on-air broadcaster will soon end. Sporting News noted that NBC does not hold MLB broadcast or streaming rights beyond the Wild Card round, so his commentary duties are finished Sporting News. However, he could still appear as a studio analyst during the World Series Sporting News.
Braves and Dodgers Renew Historic Postseason Rivalry
The Braves will now face the Dodgers in the NLDS — their sixth postseason meeting overall Sporting News. Los Angeles and Atlanta have split their 24 previous postseason games evenly, each winning 12 Sporting News. In regular season matchups, the Dodgers hold a 3-2 edge over the Braves Sporting News. The series marks a major test for Atlanta's young roster against one of baseball's most storied franchises.
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