The Los Angeles Dodgers look to close out their NLDS series with the Philadelphia Phillies at home in Game 3 tonight at Dodger Stadium.
At the start of the postseason, the Phillies looked like the team to beat — powered by a seemingly unstoppable offense and postseason-tested stars. But Philadelphia has gone quiet at the worst possible time, managing just three runs in each of the first two games — both decided by two runs or fewer.
Kyle Schwarber is hitless in seven at-bats with five strikeouts, Bryce Harper has only one hit all series, and the Phillies have yet to hit a home run.
Hits have been hard to come by not only because of the Dodgers’ rotation — Blake Snell threw six scoreless innings of one-hit ball in Game 2 — but also because of their new late-game weapon, Roki Sasaki, who has seamlessly transitioned from the starting rotation to the closer role.
A win tonight would push Los Angeles one step forward in its defense of its World Series title. The Phillies, with their backs to the wall, must rediscover their October spark — and fast — to avoid a sweep at Chavez Ravine.
Philadelphia is putting its fate in the hands of Aaron Nola, who comes into tonight after a disastrous regular season, finishing with a 5-10 record and 6.01. The Phillies are expected to eventually turn to Ranger Suárez— and with Yoshinobu Yamamoto starting for the other side, they’ll want to make sure they do that sooner rather than later.
Dodgers-Phillies Prediction
With Yamamoto on the mound and Sasaki waiting in the pen, the Dodgers likely have this one signed, sealed, and delivered.
Prediction: Dodgers 6, Phillies 3
Starting Lineups
Los Angeles Dodgers
1. Shohei Ohtani – DH
2. Mookie Betts – SS
3. Teoscar Hernández – RF
4. Freddie Freeman – 1B
5. Will Smith – C
6. Enrique Hernández – LF
7. Max Muncy – 3B
8. Andy Pages – CF
9. Tommy Edman – 2B
Starting Pitcher: Yoshinobu Yamamoto (RHP) — 12-8, 2.49 ERA (2025 Regular Season)
Philadelphia Phillies
1. Trea Turner – SS
2. Kyle Schwarber – DH
3. Bryce Harper – 1B
4. Alec Bohm – 3B
5. Brandon Marsh – CF
6. J.T. Realmuto – C
7. Max Kepler – LF
8. Nick Castellanos – RF
9. Bryson Stott – 2B
Starting Pitcher: Aaron Nola (RHP) — 5-10, 6.01 ERA (2025 Regular Season)
How to Watch Dodgers vs. Phillies
First pitch for today’s Dodgers–Phillies game is set for 9:08 PM Eastern / 6:08 PM Pacific at Dodger Stadium in L.A.
The game airs live nationally on TBS, and streams on the TBS app and website, as well as HBO Max.
If you’re a cord-cutter without an active livestreaming plan, you can watch TBS for free by taking advantage of free trials from DIRECTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo TV, or YouTube TV.
YouTube TV even offers a 20-minute free preview, without having to register for a trial — if you just want to catch part of the game.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Philadelphia Phillies
Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Time: 9:08 PM Eastern / 6:08 PM Pacific
Venue: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
TV: TBS
Streaming: TBS app and website, HBO Max
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