The series began in Philadelphia, with the Dodgers taking Game 1 by rallying late and holding off a Phillies comeback. In Game 2, both pitching staffs dominated until the Dodgers broke through in the seventh to take a 2–0 series lead. When the action shifted to Los Angeles for Game 3, the Phillies delivered a strong offensive performance. Kyle Schwarber belted two home runs, and in the eighth inning they erupted for a five-run inning that turned the game into a rout. Clayton Kershaw was pulled after being battered and the Dodgers could only muster one run; the Phillies won 8–2 to force a Game 4. MLB.com+3Wikipedia+3The Washington Post+3
Game 4 was a pitchers' duel deep into extra innings. The Phillies scored in the top of the seventh, but the Dodgers tied it in that half on a bases-loaded walk. From the 8th through 10th, both teams held steady, sending the game into the 11th tied at 1–1. Yahoo Sports+4Wikipedia+4MLB.com+4 In the bottom of the 11th, after two outs, pinch runner Hyeseong Kim stood on third base with the bases loaded. Andy Pages hit a weak comebacker to pitcher Orion Kerkering. Kerkering mis-handled it and instead of throwing to first, he foolishly attempted a play at the plate; his throw sailed wildly past catcher J.T. Realmuto, allowing Kim to score the walk-off run. The Dodgers won 2-1 and clinched the series 3–1.
Dodgers will play Brewers or Cubs in the NLCS
