Braves power past Phillies in Game 3 to book NLDS showdown with Dodgers

• Harris hits three-run homer in decisive Game 3

• Kerr throws 3 1/3 scoreless innings for Atlanta

• Braves advance to face two-time champion Dodgers

Michael Harris II hit a three-run homer in the first inning, Ray Kerr threw 3 1/3 scoreless innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 on Thursday night in the decisive Game 3 of their National League wildcard series.

Ozzie Albies hit a two-run homer in the fourth and Matt Olson added a solo shot in the seventh for the Braves, who advance to a best-of-five Division Series against the two-time defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers.