US EditionBlake Snell, Dodgers shut out Phillies in series finale
- On September 17, 2025, the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 5-0 at Dodger Stadium.
- Dodgers manager Dave Roberts left pitcher Blake Snell in during two consecutive two-out walks, trusting him despite bullpen concerns.
- Blake Snell delivered a dominant start with seven innings, two hits allowed, and a season-high 12 strikeouts, while Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman added key home runs.
- Snell completed his outing by throwing 112 pitches and finishing with a 95-mph fastball to strike out rookie Otto Kemp, while Ohtani reached base in a major-league-leading 22 consecutive games and launched his 51st home run.
- The Dodgers maintained a two-game NL West lead but still face bullpen struggles they must address before October, while the Phillies aim to regain offensive form on upcoming road games.
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Snell carves up Phillies, Ohtani launches HR No. 51 as Dodgers prevent sweep
LOS ANGELES — Blake Snell struck out a season-high 12 over seven innings, Shohei Ohtani hit his 51st homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-0 on Wednesday night to avoid a three-game sweep. Freddie Freeman also homered for the Dodgers, who blew multiple-run leads in losing 9-6 on Tuesday and 6-5 in 10 innings on Monday, when the Phillies clinched the NL East title for the second straight year. Snell (5-4) gave up two …
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Blake Snell, Dodgers shut out Phillies in series finale
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani watches the flight of his solo home run during the eighth inning of their game against the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG) Dodgers starting pitcher Blake Snell throws to the plate during the first inning of their game against the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, P…
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