Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers Play in Game 2 of Series
The Phillies' victory strengthens their hold on the National League East second seed, crucial for a first-round playoff bye, with Ranger Suarez pitching effectively in recent games.
- On Monday, September 15, 2025, the Philadelphia Phillies opened a three-game series at Citizens Bank Park with Ranger Suarez starting the game.
- With a 4.5-game advantage for the second seed, the Philadelphia Phillies lead the Los Angeles Dodgers in playoff positioning, which determines the first-round bye.
- The Phillies started Blake Snell, who has a 2.97 ERA with 51 strikeouts in 39.1 innings, as the Dodgers' rotation boost continues.
- Having clinched on Sunday, the Philadelphia Phillies remain focused on higher goals for 2025, as a series sweep would effectively decide the second seed, a position Los Angeles Dodgers need to overtake.
- Managerial rotation decisions center on Ranger Suarez and Jesus Luzardo, with game two possibly featuring Luzardo against two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell, who has 51 strikeouts in 39.1 innings and a 2.97 ERA.
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