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Riley's eighth-inning homer flips Game 1 against Phillies

Original: Riley flips Game 1 with 8th-inning blast on 99.9 mph pitch from Phillies' closer

Austin Riley hit a go-ahead home run in the eighth inning off a 99.9 mph pitch from the Phillies' closer, flipping Game 1 in Atlanta's favor. The clutch blast against one of baseball's hardest throwers is drawing attention as a defining moment of the matchup, with fans and analysts weighing in on the Braves' late-inning surge.

Why now: A dramatic late home run decided a postseason opener between division rivals, making it instant talk among baseball fans.

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