The Philadelphia Phillies are in the thick of October baseball, battling the Los Angeles Dodgers in a high-stakes National League Division Series (NLDS) that has fans on both coasts buzzing. With the series heating up, here’s everything you need to know about the Phillies’ current schedule, playoff outlook, and what’s at stake for the City of Brotherly Love.
Phillies vs. Dodgers: The NLDS Schedule
The Phillies’ postseason journey continues with a pivotal Game 4 against the Dodgers today, October 9, at Dodger Stadium. First pitch is set for 6:08 pm ET, with Tyler Glasnow taking the mound for Los Angeles and Cristopher Sánchez starting for Philadelphia. After dropping the first two games at home, the Phillies bounced back with a commanding 8-2 win in Game 3, keeping their playoff hopes alive.
Here’s a look at the upcoming NLDS games:
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Game 4: October 9, 6:08 pm ET, at Los Angeles (Dodger Stadium)
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Game 5: October 11, 8:08 pm ET, at Philadelphia (Citizens Bank Park)
If the series goes the distance, Game 5 will be a winner-take-all showdown in front of a raucous Philly crowd. Tickets for this potential decider are already in high demand, with prices starting at over
$300.
How the Phillies Got Here
The 2025 season has been a rollercoaster for the Phillies. After trailing the Mets by 5.5 games in June, Philadelphia surged to reclaim first place by late June and never looked back. They clinched their second consecutive NL East title in mid-September, becoming the first MLB team to secure a division crown this year.
Their NLDS matchup with the Dodgers marks the sixth postseason meeting between these two coastal rivals, adding another chapter to a storied October rivalry.
What’s Next: NLCS on the Horizon?
Should the Phillies advance past the Dodgers, they’ll move on to the National League Championship Series (NLCS), with home games at Citizens Bank Park. Dates and opponents for the NLCS are still to be determined, but ticket prices are already soaring, reflecting the city’s playoff fever.
Ticket Mania and Fan Energy
Playoff baseball in Philadelphia is always electric, and this year is no exception. Fans are snapping up tickets for potential home games, with NLCS seats already fetching nearly
$500 on the resale market. The Phillies’ postseason run is energizing the city, with local sports talk shows and podcasts buzzing about every pitch and managerial decision.
Key Takeaways for Phillies Fans
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Game 4 is do-or-die: The Phillies must win to force a decisive Game 5 at home.
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Pitching matchups are crucial: Glasnow vs. Sánchez in Game 4, with a potential Ohtani vs. Luzardo duel in Game 5.
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Tickets are hot: Expect high prices and sellouts for any remaining home games.
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NLCS hopes alive: A series win would send the Phillies to their second straight NLCS, keeping World Series dreams alive.
With the city rallying behind them, the Phillies are poised for another dramatic October run. Stay tuned—this series is far from over.
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