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Phillies Hand Dodgers First Series Loss in Thrilling 8-7 Victory

Nick Castellanos' grand slam and a seventh-inning rally secured the Phillies' comeback win over the defending champions.

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Dodgers’ Mookie Betts, left, and Tommy Edman (25) collide after Betts made a catch on a pop out by Philadelphia Phillies’ Brandon Marsh during the third inning of a baseball game, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
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Overview

  • The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-7 on Sunday, taking two of three games in the series and ending the Dodgers' 8-0 season-opening streak.
  • Nick Castellanos hit a grand slam in the third inning, part of a six-run rally that gave the Phillies an early lead after Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow struggled in rainy conditions.
  • Teoscar Hernández drove in five runs for the Dodgers, including two home runs, but the team's bullpen faltered late in the game.
  • Bryce Harper's seventh-inning double, misplayed by Dodgers center fielder Andy Pages, set up the Phillies' game-tying and go-ahead runs.
  • The Dodgers' defensive and pitching issues, including Blake Treinen allowing two decisive runs in the seventh inning, highlighted vulnerabilities despite their strong start to the season.