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Dodgers Survive Thriller, Advance to NLCS After Phillies' Costly Error
11 Oct, 2025
Summary
- Dodgers beat Phillies 2-1 in 11 innings after Phillies' error
- Cubs and Brewers face elimination game on Thursday
- Blue Jays beat Yankees, secure spot in Championship Series
As of October 11th, 2025, the field for the Championship Series is starting to take shape. The Toronto Blue Jays have secured their spot after beating the New York Yankees 3-1 in the ALDS. However, two more win-or-go-home games are still to be played on Thursday.
In a thrilling extra-innings affair, the Los Angeles Dodgers have advanced to the NLCS after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1. The game was a pitcher's duel for six innings, with both starters putting up zeros. But in the 11th inning, a costly error by Phillies reliever Orion Kerkering allowed the Dodgers to score the winning run and send the home crowd into a frenzy.
The Chicago Cubs also managed to survive a close call, beating the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 in Game 3 of their series. The Cubs had jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the first inning and held on for the victory, evening the series at 2-2. The two teams will now face off in a decisive Game 5 on Thursday, with the winner advancing to the NLCS.
