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Dodgers-Phillies NLDS: Ohtani Set for Game 5 If Needed as Phillies Ready All Arms for Game 2

Philadelphia plans an all-hands bullpen for Game 2 to avoid a 0-2 hole.

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 leads the series 1-0 after a 5-3 road win in Game 1, powered by Shohei Ohtani’s six innings with nine strikeouts and a go-ahead three-run homer from Teoscar Hernández.
  • Dave Roberts said Ohtani will not pitch in relief this series and would start a potential Game 5 at Citizens Bank Park.
  • Game 2 features Blake Snell starting for the Dodgers against Phillies left-hander Jesús Luzardo.
  • Will Smith remains out of the Dodgers’ Game 2 starting lineup as he builds back from a hairline hand fracture, with Ben Rortvedt catching and Smith available off the bench.
  • Rob Thomson indicated every pitcher except Cristopher Sanchez is available for Philadelphia in Game 2, with starters Ranger Suárez or Aaron Nola potentially used in relief.