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Ohtani Starts NLDS Game 1 in Philadelphia as Sánchez Gets the Ball for Phillies

Shohei Ohtani debuts on the postseason mound for Los Angeles in the NLDS opener at Philadelphia.

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Mookie Betts #50 of the Los Angeles Dodgers at bat with Rafael Marchan #13 of the Philadelphia Phillies behind the plate in the seventh inning during a game at Citizens Bank Park on April 6, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Overview

  • First pitch is 6:38 p.m. ET at Citizens Bank Park with national TV coverage on TBS and truTV and streaming options including DirecTV and HBO Max.
  • The Dodgers tabbed Ohtani for his first postseason pitching appearance after a carefully managed 2025 slate of 14 outings with a 1-1 record, 2.87 ERA and 62 strikeouts in 47 innings.
  • Philadelphia counters with left-hander Cristopher Sánchez, who finished the regular season 13-5 with a 2.50 ERA.
  • Both teams posted their official Game 1 lineups on Saturday via their verified social media accounts.
  • Los Angeles advanced by sweeping the Reds in the Wild Card round as the defending champions, while NL East winner Philadelphia (96-66) went 4-2 against the Dodgers in the regular season.