Phillies will face Dodgers in the NLDS

Published: Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 4:09 am

Phillies to Clash with Dodgers in NLDS Showdown

The Philadelphia Phillies are set to face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Division Series (NLDS). The Dodgers secured their spot by defeating the Cincinnati Reds, 8-4, on Wednesday night, completing a 2-0 sweep in their NL Wild Card Series. Game 1 of the NLDS is scheduled for Saturday night at Citizens Bank Park. The exact start time, either 6:08 p.m. ET or 6:38 p.m. ET, is contingent on the outcome of the Yankees-Red Sox Wild Card series in the American League.

The Phillies will likely start Cristopher Snchez on the mound. The Dodgers are expected to counter with Shohei Ohtani, who did not pitch in the Wild Card round. The Phillies won their regular season series against the Dodgers, 4-2, which secured them the No. 2 seed and a bye into the NLDS. This series also included the Phillies clinching the NL East title and taking two of three games in Los Angeles in September.

The Dodgers boast a roster packed with star players, including Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, Blake Snell, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, in addition to Ohtani. They are also the defending World Series champions. The Phillies, however, are also bringing their own firepower. Their starting rotation features Snchez, Ranger Surez, and Jess Luzardo. At the plate, Trea Turner leads off, Kyle Schwarber provides power, and Bryce Harper is ready to perform in October.

BNN's Perspective:

This NLDS matchup promises to be a thrilling contest. While the Dodgers are the reigning champions and possess a formidable lineup, the Phillies have proven they can compete, having won the regular season series. The series is expected to be a hard-fought battle between two of the league's top teams.

Keywords: Phillies, Dodgers, NLDS, Cristopher Snchez, Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, Blake Snell, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Trea Turner, Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper, Baseball, Playoffs, MLB

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