The defending World Series champs can reach their 17th National League Championship Series with a Game 3 win Wednesday in Los Angeles.
Fans cheer as Philadelphia Phillies' Nick Castellanos stands on second base after hitting a double to score Alec Bohm and J.T Realmuto during the ninth inning in Game 2 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) AP
In what was nearly a comeback by the Philadelphia Phillies in the bottom of the ninth, the Los Angeles Dodgers' infield defense held firm, defeating the Phillies 4-3 on the road Monday to take a 2-0 lead in the National League Division Series.
The Phillies were one hit away from turning the NLDS around, but instead, Bryson Stott's bunt in the ninth led to a loss that has put Philadelphia in a 2-0 hole.
They were moments that the Phillies’ front office would dream of: Big players in big spots with a chance for big postseason ramifications. And both times, the Phillies’ stars came up small.
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers playoff schedule with game dates, TV channel info, start times, and probable pitching matchups.
Shohei Ohtani starts on the mound for the Dodgers as they look to win Game 1 of the National League Division Series. The game is in progress (TBS).