The Philadelphia Phillies executed an unconventional pitching strategy on Wednesday, using their veteran starter Aaron Nola as an opener in an 8-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers, keeping their National League Division Series alive. Nola and Ranger Suarez effectively combined for one run over seven innings. The turning point came in the fourth inning when Kyle Schwarber launched a 455-foot home run, helping to rejuvenate the Phillies’ offense, which later scored five runs in the eighth inning against future Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw.
Despite the Dodgers leading the series 2-1, the Phillies showed signs of a potent offense, scoring 10 runs in postseason play for the first time since the 2023 NLCS. The team had struggled to generate offense early in the series, but the eighth inning marked a significant change, showcasing their potential as one of the top teams in the league. Game 4 will feature Phillies’ Christopher Sanchez against Dodgers’ Tyler Glasnow, with the series heating up following this performance.
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