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L.A. Dodgers 4, at Philadelphia 3

Monday, October 6, 2025 · Final · Championship Series Game 2 (LAD leads 2-0)

Los Angeles Dodgers at Philadelphia Phillies

PHILADELPHIA (Interstat) — The Los Angeles Dodgers will look to build on their Game 1 victory when they face the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 2 of their National League playoff series on Monday night at Citizens Bank Park.

The Dodgers, who evened their season record against the Phillies at 4-4 with a 5-3 win on Saturday, will send left-hander Blake Snell (6-4) to the mound. The Phillies will counter with left-hander Jesús Luzardo (15-7) as they attempt to reclaim home-field advantage in the best-of-seven series.

First pitch is scheduled for 8:07 p.m. EDT under clear skies with a game-time temperature of 73 degrees.

Los Angeles seized momentum in the series opener behind a strong start from Shohei Ohtani and a three-run home run from Teoscar Hernández. The win was the Dodgers’ seventh in their last nine games.

Both teams finished the regular season with 96 wins, though the Phillies (96-67) held a two-game edge in the loss column over the Dodgers (96-69) to secure home-field advantage for this series.

The pitching matchup features a contrast in season-long performance. Luzardo was a workhorse for Philadelphia, while Snell, a late-season acquisition, provided stability for the Dodgers’ rotation down the stretch. According to Interstat, the Dodgers are projected as a 7-5 favorite with an over/under set at 7.5 runs.