Phillies Clinch NL East With Thrilling 10-Inning Comeback Win Over Dodgers: Realmuto, Harper Shine in Los Angeles

Tuesday, September 16th, 2025

Phillies Clinch NL East with Dramatic 6-5 Win Over Dodgers in Extra Innings

The Philadelphia Phillies secured their second consecutive NL East title in thrilling fashion, rallying for a 6-5 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in 10 innings. The intense opener between division leaders kept fans on the edge of their seats as the Phillies staged a remarkable comeback.

Realmuto Delivers in the 10th Inning

J.T. Realmuto came through in the clutch, driving in the go-ahead run on a sacrifice fly in the top of the 10th inning. With Harrison Bader starting at second base, Kyle Schwarber lined out, then Bryce Harper was issued an intentional walk. Bader and Harper executed a double steal to advance, setting up Realmuto’s game-winning sac fly to right field.

Dodgers Threaten in Extra Innings

The Dodgers put pressure on Philadelphia in the bottom of the 10th, loading the bases with Mookie Betts at second. Phillies reliever David Robertson intentionally walked Freddie Freeman and issued another walk to Alex Call before Max Muncy grounded out to end the game, sealing the win and the NL East crown for the Phillies.

Late-Inning Drama: Homers and Tied Scores

Andy Pages delivered a dramatic home run off Phillies closer Jhoan Duran in the bottom of the ninth, tying the game at five. Earlier, Bryce Harper had put Philadelphia ahead 5-4 with a solo homer off Alex Vesia in the eighth inning.

Phillies' Offense Delivers Historic Power

Kyle Schwarber continued his torrid power display, launching his 53rd home run of the season in the first inning off Anthony Banda. Weston Wilson, hitting ninth in the lineup, added a two-run shot off reliever Jack Dreyer in the seventh. Schwarber’s 22nd home run against a left-handed pitcher this season ties historical marks set by Stan Musial in 1949 and Matt Olson in 2021 for lefty batter performance off southpaws.

Dodgers Keep Pace with Home Runs

The Dodgers matched the Phillies’ firepower as Max Muncy homered to give Los Angeles a 2-1 lead in the fifth. Mookie Betts tied the game 4-4 with a two-out homer off Orion Kerkering in the seventh. Betts also delivered two sacrifice flies, helping the Dodgers build their early advantage.

Pitching Performances

Dodgers starter Emmet Sheehan was dominant, tossing 5 2/3 no-hit innings before exiting in the seventh with a 3-1 lead. However, reliever Jack Dreyer surrendered an RBI single to Bryson Stott and the pivotal homer to Wilson that swung momentum in Philadelphia’s favor. Phillies starter Ranger Suárez allowed three runs on seven hits over six innings, striking out five and walking two.

Key Moment

Mookie Betts and teammate Shohei Ohtani each reached base for the 20th consecutive game, tying for the second-longest active on-base streak in Major League Baseball.

Key Stat

Two-time MVP Bryce Harper improved to a 12-3 record in 15 games against three-time MVP Shohei Ohtani’s teams since June 3, 2022.

Up Next

The series continues Tuesday as Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sánchez (13-5, 2.57 ERA) faces Dodgers right-hander Shohei Ohtani (1-1, 3.75 ERA) in another high-stakes matchup.

In summary

The Philadelphia Phillies clinched the 2025 NL East title with a dramatic 6-5 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in extra innings. Clutch performances from J.T. Realmuto, Bryce Harper, and Kyle Schwarber powered the Phillies in a back-and-forth battle loaded with home runs and big moments. The Dodgers fought hard but came up short with the bases loaded in the final frame. With the victory, the Phillies continue to display championship pedigree as both teams look ahead to the postseason.

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