Overview

• Philadelphia named Aaron Nola the Game 3 starter with Ranger Suárez expected to follow in a planned all-hands bullpen approach.
• Manager Rob Thomson signaled closer Jhoan Duran could be asked for more than three outs if the Phillies protect a late lead.
• The Phillies received MLB approval to wear their 1980s powder blue road throwbacks and left their gray uniforms at home, planning to keep the blues if they extend the series.
• Los Angeles projects Yoshinobu Yamamoto to start, the bullpen is rested, rookie Roki Sasaki has closed the first two wins, and catcher Will Smith is tracking to start despite a hairline hand fracture.
• Key availability notes include Zack Wheeler out for the postseason following thoracic outlet surgery and Harrison Bader likely limited, while Philadelphia’s top hitters have opened the series 2-for-21 without a home run.