Dodgers Advance to NLCS After Extra-Inning Victory Over Phillies
The Los Angeles Dodgers secured a 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 4 of the NLDS, clinching the series and advancing to the National League Championship Series.
The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched the National League Division Series with a 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 4, advancing to the National League Championship Series. The game remained tied at 1-1 until the bottom of the 11th inning. With two outs and the bases loaded, Dodgers' batter Andy Pages hit a comebacker to Phillies pitcher Orion Kerkering. Kerkering mishandled the ball and made an errant throw home, allowing Hyeseong Kim to score the winning run.
Phillies manager Rob Thomson commented on the play, stating,
"I feel for [Kerkering] because he's putting it all on his shoulders. But we win as a team and we lose as a team."
The Dodgers' pitching staff delivered a strong performance, with starter Tyler Glasnow pitching five scoreless innings, allowing only one hit and recording six strikeouts. Reliever Roki Sasaki contributed by retiring nine consecutive batters, maintaining the tie and setting the stage for the extra-inning win.
This victory propels the Dodgers into the NLCS, where they will continue their pursuit of a consecutive World Series title. The Phillies, despite a strong regular season and previous postseason success, conclude their 2025 campaign with this loss.