The Philadelphia Phillies have forced a decisive Wild Card Game 3 against the Atlanta Braves, keeping their season alive after a dramatic extra-inning win. The latest Wild Card showdown now carries everything, with the Phillies' postseason run hanging in the balance.

NBC Sports Philadelphia’s Jim Salisbury reports that the Phillies currently plan to start Aaron Nola against Braves left-hander Ray Kerr, with Atlanta expected to use Kerr as an opener. Salisbury added that the plan remained subject to change as of Thursday morning.

Nola now stands in line for one of Philadelphia’s biggest starts of the season. The veteran right-hander has handled postseason pressure before, and the Phillies could need every bit of that experience.

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One game, one chance. Can Nola send Philadelphia to the NLDS?

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