The Philadelphia Phillies were facing elimination from the 2025 MLB playoffs on Wednesday. Entering Game 3 of their National League Division Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers trailing 0-2, they desperately needed a win at Dodger Stadium to keep Red October alive. Thanks to Kyle Schwarber, they got the biggest W of the season, taking down the Dodgers 8-2.
Sporting their throwback powder blues, which everyone agreed was a good decision before the game began, the Phillies got a solid albeit abbreviated two-inning outing from starter Aaron Nola. They also received contributions from Ranger Suárez, Bryce Harper, Trea Turner and J.