A Sluggish Start
What a thrilling game, Phillies fans!
After a slow start through the first five innings and seeing the Dodgers take a commanding 4-0 lead, it looked bleak for our Phillies. Our bats seemed to struggle early on, with Harrison Bader, Kyle Schwarber, and Bryce Harper unable to get anything going against a tough Dodgers pitching staff. But we knew the potential of this lineup, and boy, did they come alive later in the game!Sixth-Inning Surge
The sixth inning was where the magic began!
Rafael Marchán started with a single, followed by a Harrison Bader single. The crowd was on the edge of their seats when Bryce Harper hit a crucial double to right, allowing Marchán and Bader to score. Brandon Marsh then sent one soaring out of the park with a homer that brought in three runs and turned the game on its head, giving us a 5-4 lead. 
Max Kepler kept the momentum with another homer, cementing the Phillies' lead with a 6-4 scoreline!Nail-Biting Conclusion
In the bottom of the eighth, the Dodgers threatened a comeback with Shohei Ohtani blasting a solo shot and a sacrifice fly from Alex Call bringing the game to a nail-biting 6-6 tie.
But then, in the top of the ninth, our Phillies delivered the final blow. With a crucial two-out situation, Rafael Marchán stepped up to the plate once again and launched a three-run homer, propelling us to a glorious 9-6 lead. The ninth inning held firm with Jhoan Duran ensuring the Dodgers couldn't muster any further offense. Victory sealed! 
Fellow Phillies fans, what a comeback and a testament to the team's resilience and explosive offense! Let's carry this momentum forward! Go Phils!
Scoreboard for Phillies @ Dodgers (September 17th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 0 |