The game’s headline moment came courtesy of Kyle Schwarber, who launched two home runs, including a colossal 455-foot blast off Yoshinobu Yamamoto in the fourth inning. That shot not only energized the Phillies dugout, but also made Schwarber just the second player in history to clear the Dodger Stadium right-field pavilion in a postseason game, joining the legendary Willie Stargell. Schwarber’s second homer, a two-run drive in the eighth, further padded the Phillies’ lead and took his career postseason total to 23—third all-time and the most among left-handed batters.
The Dodgers initially took a 1-0 lead on Tommy Edman’s solo homer, but Philadelphia responded with a three-run fourth inning. After Schwarber’s monumental homer, singles from Bryce Harper and Alec Bohm, and a throwing error by Andy Pages, gave the Phillies the momentum. A sacrifice fly from Brandon Marsh capped the rally, putting Philadelphia ahead for good.
On the mound, Ranger Suárez provided five innings of solid relief, yielding just one run on five hits while striking out four. His performance bridged the gap after Aaron Nola started the game, and set the stage for the Phillies’ offensive outburst in the late innings.
Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw, pitching in relief for the first time in the postseason since 2019, struggled in what may be his final MLB season. Kershaw surrendered five runs in the eighth inning, including home runs to Schwarber and J.T. Realmuto. In total, he gave up six of Philadelphia’s 12 hits on the night.
The Dodgers’ offensive stars, Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman, went a combined 0-for-8 with three strikeouts, while Mookie Betts provided a triple and a single, boosting his postseason average to .409.
As the series moves to Game 4, the Phillies will send left-hander Cristopher Sánchez to the mound, while the Dodgers counter with Tyler Glasnow. With momentum swinging Philadelphia’s way, statistical models now give the Phillies a far greater chance of pushing the series to a decisive Game 5. For full stats and highlights, visit the ESPN box score or the CBS Sports game recap.
This Game 3 win not only extends the Phillies’ postseason run but also demonstrates the unpredictable nature of playoff baseball—where momentum can shift on a single swing, and stars like Schwarber can etch their names into the record books. As manager Dave Roberts noted, the Dodgers remain confident, but with their lead narrowed, all eyes will be on Dodger Stadium for a pivotal Game 4.