Braves, Phillies Head to Extra Innings in Playoff Spat

By IBT Staff Reporter On 09/28/11 AT 10:12 PM

Atlanta Braves' Freeman breaks his bat as he hits a single to drive in a run against the New York Mets in New York — Atlanta Braves batter Freddie Freeman breaks his bat as he hits a single to drive in a run against the New York Mets in the third inning of their MLB National League baseball game at CitiField in New York, August 6, 2011. Photo: Reuters

The Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies are heading to extra innings as the Braves try to secure a trip to the playoffs with a wildcard win.

The Braves are playing in Atlanta and are in a fight with the St. Louis Cardinals to claim the National League Wildcard spot. If the Braves win and the Cardinals win against the Houston Astros, a tiebreak game will take place tomorrow evening in St. Louis.

Currently, the Cardinals are leading the Houston Astros 7-0 in the eighth inning in Houston.

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