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Kershaw Rocked in Relief as Phillies Break Open NLDS Game 3

The retiring Dodgers ace stayed on for the eighth, prompting renewed scrutiny of Dave Roberts’ bullpen usage.

Oct 8, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (30) makes a pitching change during the fifth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies during game three of the NLDS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Oct 8, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) reacts after giving up a home run during the eighth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies during game three of the NLDS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Kershaw entered in the seventh with the Dodgers trailing 3-1 and escaped a two-on, none-out jam without allowing a run.
  • In the eighth, J.T. Realmuto led off with a homer before a walk to Max Kepler, a Max Muncy error, a two-run single by Trea Turner, and a three-run shot by Kyle Schwarber pushed the score to 8-1 Philadelphia.
  • The left-hander’s final line was two innings, six hits, three walks, five earned runs and two home runs allowed.
  • The outing came in a bullpen role after Kershaw announced he will retire at season’s end, with context from The Sporting News noting his 2.53 regular-season ERA versus a 4.49 postseason ERA entering 2025.
  • Heavy reported criticism of Roberts for leaving Kershaw in, and Game 4 is set for 3:08 p.m. PT on TBS with Christopher Sanchez starting for the Phillies against Tyler Glasnow for the Dodgers.