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Phillies End Dodgers’ Historic 8-0 Start with 3-2 Victory

Jesús Luzardo's dominant pitching and key defensive plays halted the defending champions' unbeaten streak in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper, left, tags out the Dodgers’ Andy Pages during a rundown in the sixth inning on Friday night in Philadelphia. The Dodgers lost for the first time in nine games this season, 3-2. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies at bat against the Washington Nationals during the eighth inning at Nationals Park on March 30, 2025 in Washington, DC.
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Overview

  • The Los Angeles Dodgers' 8-0 season-opening streak, the best ever by a defending World Series champion, ended with a 3-2 loss to the Phillies.
  • Jesús Luzardo threw seven scoreless innings, striking out eight, in a standout home debut for Philadelphia.
  • Trea Turner scored the Phillies' first run after stealing third and capitalizing on a throwing error by Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
  • J.T. Realmuto's defensive prowess was critical, throwing out Shohei Ohtani and Chris Taylor on steal attempts in pivotal late-game moments.
  • Tommy Edman's ninth-inning two-run homer brought the Dodgers close, but the Phillies' bullpen held on to secure the win.