Thrilling Start as Kyle Schwarber Puts Phillies on the Board! 
What a game, fellow Phillies fans! The matchup against the Dodgers started with a bang as our powerhouse, Kyle Schwarber, smashed a solo home run in the top of the first inning, giving us an early lead. 
The Dodgers tried to steady themselves, but our pitching kept them quiet for the first few innings. Dodgers Fight Back, But Phillies Resilient! 
The Dodgers managed to level the score in the third inning, thanks to Mookie Betts, who drove in a run. However, it wasn't long before the Dodgers took a 3-1 lead by the end of the fifth inning. But fear not, as the Phillies showed resilience! In the top of the 7th, Weston Wilson delivered a two-run homer, followed by Bryson Stott assisting to bring our tally up to four, putting us ahead 4-3. The seesaw battle continued with Betts leveling the game in the bottom of the 7th with a home run, but Bryce Harper wasn't about to let that slide! Leading off the 8th, Harper crushed a homer to reclaim the lead. 
Extras Bring Drama, Realmuto Clinches It! 
As expected from a game between such strong competitors, we found ourselves level at the end of 9 innings due to Andy Pages, who smashed a homer for the Dodgers in the bottom of the 9th. The drama hit fever pitch in extra innings. The tension was thick in the air as J.T. Realmuto sent a sacrifice fly to right field, allowing Harrison Bader to race home, giving us the lead. 
Our bullpen held strong when it mattered most with David Robertson slamming the door in the bottom of the 10th. The Phillies emerged victorious with a hard-fought score of 6-5.
Great team effort with commendable contributions from key players! It's always exhilarating to get a win against a formidable team like the Dodgers. Let's keep this momentum going, Phillies! 
Scoreboard for Phillies @ Dodgers (September 16th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 0 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 0 |