Unlikely hero helps Braves oust Phillies, move on to NLDS

Eleven years ago, Ray Kerr was pitching in a men's league and working at 7-Eleven. Six weeks ago, he was still recovering from Tommy John surgery. Yet the 32-year-old lefty with just 48 career appearances got the start in Game 3 of the NL Wild Card Series for Atlanta and shut down Philly for 3 1/3 innings to set up a date with the Dodgers.

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