The Los Angeles Dodgers advanced to the National League Championship Series on October 9, 2025, with a 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in extra innings. The decisive moment came at Dodgers Stadium in the bottom of the 11th when a Phillies error allowed the winning run to score. The Dodgers, already holding a 2-1 lead in the NLDS, secured the series in front of a packed home crowd.
Dodgers starter Tyler Glasnow set the tone with six scoreless innings, striking out eight and keeping the Phillies off the board. Phillies starter Christopher Sánchez matched him, holding Dodgers’ offense in check deep into the game. Roki Sasaki followed with three perfect innings out of the bullpen, keeping the score tied at 1-1. Alex Vesia handled the 10th inning, striking out Harrison Bader in a 10-pitch battle to maintain the tie.
The game turned in the 11th. With the bases loaded and two outs, Dodgers outfielder Andy Pages hit a broken-bat grounder back to Phillies reliever Orion Kerkering, who had just entered the game. Kerkering mishandled the play and threw wildly past home plate instead of throwing it to first base to get Pages out. Pinch-runner Hyeseong Kim scored the winning run, sealing the Dodgers’ victory.
For the Phillies, the mistake ended their postseason run despite a strong effort throughout the season. For Los Angeles, the win marked their eight NLCS appearance in the past 13 years. The Dodgers now move on to face the Milwaukee Brewers, continuing their push for another title.
