The atmosphere at Citizens Bank Park was despondent as the Philadelphia Phillies faithful watched the team lose 4-3 to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday night. The Phillies have now lost the first two games of the National League Division Series. The NLDS is a best-of-five series so every game from here on out could be the Phillies’ last of the season.
Throughout the early months of the 2025 season some fans felt that the Phillies’ strong record belied how poorly they were playing. This game felt similar. While a 4-3 final score may sound like this was a competitive game that is not how it felt.