Rafael Marchon’s Ninth-Inning Homer Lifts Phillies Over Dodgers After Shohei Ohtani’s Gem – Game Recap 9/16/25

Wednesday, September 17th, 2025

Philadelphia Phillies Defeat Los Angeles Dodgers 9-6 with Late-Inning Heroics

The Philadelphia Phillies stunned the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night with a thrilling 9-6 victory at Dodger Stadium. Rafael Marchon delivered a game-changing, three-run home run with two outs in the ninth inning, breaking a late tie and securing the win for the Phillies.

Shohei Ohtani Shines on the Mound

Dodgers ace Shohei Ohtani dominated early, pitching five hitless innings and striking out five. Ohtani allowed only one walk and threw 42 of his 68 pitches for strikes in his 13th mound start of the season, retiring his final 13 batters faced. In his 99th career major league start, Ohtani continued to impress, although his night ended before the game's momentum shifted.

Wild Sixth Inning Swings Game

The Phillies overcame a 4-0 deficit in the sixth inning, sparked by a series of hits off Dodgers reliever Justin Wrobleski. Bryce Harper's two-run double and Brandon Marsh's three-run homer brought the Phillies ahead 5-4, drawing boos from the home crowd as momentum slipped away from Los Angeles. Max Kepler followed with a solo home run, extending the Phillies' lead to 6-4.

Dodgers Rally and Ohtani Hits 50th Homer

Refusing to go quietly, the Dodgers battled back with Shohei Ohtani hitting his 50th home run to lead off the eighth inning, tying the game 6-6. The Dodgers then loaded the bases, and Alex Call's sacrifice fly brought home Teoscar Hernández with the tying run, energizing the crowd once more.

Phillies Seal the Win in the Ninth

With two outs in the ninth inning, Rafael Marchon launched a decisive three-run homer off Dodgers reliever Blake Treinen, propelling Philadelphia to a 9-6 lead and eventual victory.

Pitching Performances

Phillies starter Cristopher Sánchez gave up four runs and seven hits in seven innings, striking out six. Despite an early deficit, Sánchez settled in as the Phillies offense mounted their comeback.

For the Dodgers, Ohtani's five hitless frames set a strong tone, but the bullpen struggled, surrendering multiple home runs and failing to hold the lead.

Key Moments and Stats

Ohtani faced off against Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber twice, recording outs each time in a matchup of National League home run title contenders. Schwarber currently leads the league with 53 homers, while Ohtani sits at 50 after his blast in the eighth.

The loss marks the Dodgers' 18th blown-lead defeat since July 4. Their bullpen has allowed 14 runs in 8 1/3 innings during this series alone.

Up Next

The teams wrap up the series on Wednesday. Phillies left-hander Jesús Luzardo (14-6, 4.03 ERA) will face Dodgers southpaw Blake Snell (4-4, 2.79 ERA) in the finale.

In summary

The Philadelphia Phillies rallied from behind to defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-6 in a dramatic matchup highlighted by late-inning home runs and a strong start from Shohei Ohtani. Key performances from Rafael Marchon, Brandon Marsh, and Max Kepler powered the Phillies, while bullpen struggles continued to plague the Dodgers. Both teams remain in the thick of the playoff hunt as the series concludes.

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