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Phillies Shock Dodgers, Blue Jays Oust Yankees in Dramatic MLB Playoffs
9 Oct, 2025
Summary
- Phillies rally to beat Dodgers in Game 3 of NLDS
- Blue Jays' bullpen shuts down Yankees in series-clinching win
- Cubs stave off elimination, Tigers force Game 5 in comeback victories
The 2025 MLB playoffs continued with a thrilling day of action on October 9, 2025. In the National League, the Phillies bounced back from two tough home losses to defeat the Dodgers 5-2 in Game 3 of the NLDS. Kyle Schwarber's two-homer performance and a strong pitching effort from Aaron Nola and Ranger Suarez helped the Phillies get on the board in the series.
Over in the American League, the Blue Jays secured a spot in the ALCS with a 5-2 victory over the Yankees in Game 4 of their ALDS matchup. Eight Toronto pitchers combined to limit the Yankees' vaunted lineup, with closer Jeff Hoffman sealing the series-clinching win.
Elsewhere, the Cubs staved off elimination in the NLDS, defeating the Brewers 4-3 in Game 3 to cut Milwaukee's series lead to 2-1. And in a comeback victory, the Tigers rallied from a 3-0 deficit to force a decisive Game 5 against the Mariners with a 9-3 win in Game 4.
As the division series approaches its conclusion, the underdogs have made their presence felt, setting the stage for an exciting finish to the 2025 MLB postseason.
