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Dodgers and Phillies Clash in Pivotal Game 2 of NL Division Series
7 Oct
Summary
- Dodgers and Phillies face off in Game 2 of NL Division Series
- Phillies under pressure to win after losing Game 1
- Pitching matchup features lefties Blake Snell and Jesús Luzardo
As the 2025 MLB postseason rolls on, the focus shifts to Game 2 of the National League Division Series on Monday. In Philadelphia, the Dodgers and Phillies will square off in a pivotal matchup, with left-handers Blake Snell and Jesús Luzardo taking the mound.
The Phillies find themselves in a precarious position, having lost Game 1 of the series. Historically, the team has struggled when falling behind 0-1 in a best-of-five playoff series, going 0-8 in such situations. Facing the prospect of falling into a 2-0 hole before the series shifts to the West Coast, the Phillies will be under immense pressure to even the series.
Meanwhile, the late game in Milwaukee features another lefty-on-lefty clash, as the Cubs' Shota Imanaga takes on the Brewers' Aaron Ashby. Ashby will be making just his second start of the season, filling an opener role for manager Pat Murphy, while the Cubs will be hoping for a strong outing from Imanaga to give their bullpen a much-needed rest.
The winners of these Division Series matchups will advance to the League Championship Series, where they'll battle for a spot in this year's World Series.
