They said that the Philadelphia Phillies’ window was closing. But, well, Kyle Schwarber grabbed a crowbar and smashed it wide open and reminded everyone that the games are not done yet. After going hitless in the first two games against the Los Angeles Dodgers, he came out swinging like a man who was possessed in Game 3. Facing Yoshinobu Yamamoto, he launched a 96 mph fastball 455 feet over the Dodger Stadium right field.

This is no cakewalk, and it’s a place only legends like Willie Stargell have reached before. That blast tied the game, and the energy somehow flipped. And then it was all Phillies from then on. They piled on two more runs in the fourth and then five off Clayton Kershaw in the eighth and got that 8-2 win. Schwarber, although he was not done yet, added a second dinger late in the game. It was his 23rd postseason play. The game was classic October–perfect power and timing. Now the Phillies suddenly have life and maybe also momentum. Game 4 is definitely going to be interesting.

Game Details & How to Watch–Phillies at Dodgers (NLDS Game 4)

Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025

Time: 6:08 PM ET

Location: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA

TV/Streaming: TBS and truTV

Starting Pitchers:

Dodgers: RHP Tyler Glasnow (4–3, 3.19 ERA)
Phillies: LHP Cristopher Sánchez (13–5, 2.50 ERA)

Projected 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. Kiké Hernández – 3B
7. Alex Call – LF
8. Andy Pages – CF
9. Tommy Edman – 2B

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

Injury Report

Los Angeles Dodgers

• Miguel Rojas – Day-to-day
• Nick Frasso – 60-Day IL
• Kirby Yates – 15-Day IL
• Michael Kopech – 15-Day IL
• Brock Stewart – 15-Day IL
• Tony Gonsolin – 60-Day IL
• Evan Phillips – 60-Day IL
• Kyle Hurt – 60-Day IL
• Michael Grove – 60-Day IL
• Brusdar Graterol – 60-Day IL
• River Ryan – 60-Day IL
• Gavin Stone – 60-Day IL

Philadelphia Phillies

• Harrison Bader – Day-to-day
• Jose Alvarado – 15-Day IL
• Daniel Robert – 60-Day IL
• Zack Wheeler – 60-Day IL
• Jordan Romano – 15-Day IL

Can Kyle Schwarber and the Phillies squeeze in another win from Dodgers?

If there is one thing everyone knows now, it is that the Phillies are not ready to pack their bags just yet. Sure, the LA Dodgers are sitting pretty at home, simply one game away from yet another NLCS appearance, but after Schwarber’s fireworks, there is a spark in the clubhouse that’s difficult to ignore. This is the same team that faced rage after Schwarber went hitless for the first two games. Momentum can do plenty, and even the best teams can falter—just look at the New York Yankees! In fact, after Schwarber’s heroics, Trea Turner said this- “It’s ridiculous how far that ball went. No better way to build momentum than that.” Focus word here- momentum!

First, let’s start with Christopher Sanchez. He has been nothing short of iconic this season, and his 13-5 record, 2.50 ERA, and over 200 strikeouts speak for themselves. He is surely not all that flashy, but he is steady and he is confident, and for this team, he is a reliable soldier on the field. Plus, against the Dodgers, he has been solid too, going 2-0 in his career. The Phillies have also won 8 of Sanchez’s last 12 starts—which is something. Sanchez knows how to keep the big bats of the Dodgers quiet, and this is exactly what the Phillies might need in Game 4.

Meanwhile, Tyler Glasnow, the Dodgers’ righty, has the stuff, no doubt, but the postseason has not been kind to him. His 2-6 playoff record and his 5.51 ERA do describe his story the best, too. He has been dominant when he is on, but the Phillies have a lineup that can make him sweat even if he leaves one pitch hanging. It would be yet another Clayton Kershaw-like night, only this time with Glasnow. And guys like Trea Turner, Bryce Harper, J.T. Realmuto, and of course, Kyle Schwarber are all waiting for another big night.

One thing about the Phillies is that their offense is not just powerful, it is scrappy. They tend to lead early when their backs are against the wall. And they hit better on the road than most teams do at home. Yes, the Dodgers do have advantages with Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman, but here is the thing—Shohei Ohtani has gone into a slump at the worst possible time and even the LA slugger called it out. He is no longer looking like the player who can get the Dodgers to the finish line—meanwhile, that 455 Swarberbomb was iconic and, most importantly, a red alarm for LA.

Right now, the Phillies believe. And so, can they squeeze in another win? Absolutely. With Sanchez on the mound, a red-hot lineup, and that swag and confidence from saving themselves from elimination at the Dodgers’ own stadium, they can clinch Game 4, too. So, don’t be surprised if Philadelphia forces a Game 5 back home. Don’t count the Fightin’ Phils out just yet!