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Dodgers Hold 1-0 NLDS Edge With Snell–Luzardo Game 2 and Will Smith Out

Dave Roberts is managing Will Smith’s hand injury by keeping him out of the Game 2 lineup.

Oct 4, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies left fielder Harrison Bader (2) is hit by a pitch in the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game one of the NLDS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images/ File Photo
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Oct 4, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies during game one of the NLDS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images/ File Photo
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 04: Will Smith #16 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after striking out in the fifth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies in game one of the Division Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 04, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Los Angeles rallied to win Game 1, 5-3, behind Teoscar Hernández’s go-ahead three-run homer after Shohei Ohtani struck out nine over six innings.
  • Will Smith, returning from a hairline fracture in his throwing hand, is not starting Game 2; Ben Rortvedt catches with Smith available off the bench.
  • Blake Snell starts for the Dodgers against the Phillies’ Jesús Luzardo in Game 2 at Citizens Bank Park.
  • Dave Roberts said Ohtani is slated to start a potential Game 5 and is not expected to pitch in relief during the series.
  • Game 2 first pitch is scheduled for 6:08 p.m. ET on TBS, with streaming options including Sling and DIRECTV.