A Slugfest in Hollywood
What a game! Watching the Phillies soar today simply made my heart leap with joy!
Taking on the Los Angeles Dodgers is never an easy task, but our boys delivered a solid performance and kicked things off with a bang. Though we had a slow start and the Dodgers drew first blood with Tommy Edman's solo homer in the bottom of the third, the Phillies responded brilliantly.Phillies' Offensive Surge
Our charge began in the 4th inning. Kyle Schwarber led the offensive team with a monstrous 455-foot homer to right, instantly tying the game at 1-1. Not long after, Bryce Harper singled, and Alec Bohm capitalized on a blunder by the Dodgers' center fielder Andy Pages, allowing Harper to score and turn the tide in our favor. By the time Brandon Marsh contributed with a sacrifice fly, we were leading 3-1. The offense continued its fireworks in the 8th with Schwarber once again on the scene, blasting a two-run homer and pushing our lead to a solid 8-1.Solid Pitching Closes the Deal
Our bullpen was resilient, syncing seamlessly after Ranger Suárez relieved Aaron Nola. Luis Amador Kerkering, and Ryan Walker held their ground, frustrating the Dodgers' batters by ensuring they couldn't rally. Even when Enrique Hernández managed to score another run late in the game, the victory was never in doubt. Thanks to Banks who sealed the win, closing out the Dodgers' lineup efficiently.Today's performance is a testament to our team's depth and determination. Keep it up, Phillies! This is what makes us proud to cheer for you!
Phillies win! Final score: 8-2. 
Scoreboard for Phillies @ Dodgers (October 9th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 2 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 12 | 0 |