The Braves were down 4-0 against the Philadelphia Phillies in what up to this point had been the most important game of their season. After losing Game 1 to Ranger Suarez in rather embarrassing fashion, the offense came alive late at Truist Park thanks to home runs by Travis d'Arnaud and Austin Riley.
The home run by Riley was a signature moment -- one that Atlanta baseball fans will not soon forget. With Ronald Acuña Jr. on third base, facing a full count and two outs, Riley hit a no-doubt moonshot to the left field stands.
BAH GAWD THAT’S AUSTIN RILEY’S MUSIC#AsOneATL pic.twitter.com/ZHX9oqIrGf
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) October 10, 2023
It was the Braves first lead of the series, and it couldn't have come at a better time.
In the following inning, the Braves bullpen did not make matters easy. A walk to Bryce Harper, followed by some wild pitching from Raisel Iglesias, gave Nick Castellanos the opportunity to retake the lead in Game 2. Michael Harris II wasn't about to let that happen.
THAT JUST HAPPENED.#AsOneATL pic.twitter.com/Ro4UHPvCOs
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) October 10, 2023
When the radio call comes out, one can only imagine it'll be a must-listen for Braves country.
Atlanta Braves fans go crazy after Game 2 win
Michael Harris II saved the day, and by no means was it an easy victory. Atlanta baseball fans lost their minds on social media.
a 4-run comeback win ties the largest comeback win in Braves postseason history, along with:
— Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports) October 10, 2023
2010 NLDS G2 at SF https://t.co/BE0Hyetykx
Braves win pic.twitter.com/p5G51UGPPe
— Ashland (@BravesAshland) October 10, 2023
WHAT A WAY TO FINISH THE GAME
— Blooper (@BlooperBraves) October 10, 2023
Amazing!!!
— General Mitchy Moss (@badpeatmoss) October 10, 2023
Harper little too aggressive on the base paths! 🤣 pic.twitter.com/pOP0IkhW5k
Harper is an idiot hahahaha
— (Jeff) (@ProspectsBraves) October 10, 2023
Harper received plenty of flack for failing to tag up, and instead getting doubled off as he ran around the bases assuming Castellanos hard-hit line drive would fall on the grass, rather than Harris II glove.
Harris II is one of the best defensive center fielders in baseball, but at that moment the only thing on Harper's mind was scoring on a potential double. Off the bat, it didn't look like Harris II had much of a chance.
We are ALL @MoneyyyMikeee right now!#AsOneATL pic.twitter.com/k115LzFXp5
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) October 10, 2023
GIVE ME ALL OF THIS!
— Rusty Mansell (@RustyMansell_) October 10, 2023
HE
— Bally Sports: Braves (@BravesOnBally) October 10, 2023
IS
HIIM pic.twitter.com/Bp8epDSd5G
🔊 VOLUME UP! Truist Park was ROCKING after that wild ending!
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) October 10, 2023
NTT #BallparkCam | #AsOneATL | @MoneyyyMikeee | @Braves pic.twitter.com/5Ei8UbY3R1
The catch itself is one of the best in recent postseason memory, and arguably the best to ever end a playoff game (though that is certainly up for debate).