Schwarber’s Two-Homer Blast Powers Phillies Past Dodgers 8–2 to Stay Alive in NLDS

The Philadelphia Phillies kept their playoff hopes alive Thursday night with a dominating 8–2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of the National League Division Series. Kyle Schwarber spearheaded the Phillies' charge, breaking out with two home runs that stunned Citizens Bank Park and made it impossible for the Phillies to be swept from the postseason.

Schwarber's initial homer came in the third inning, a high-flying solo homer that set the tone for the night. His second home run was a two-run fifth-inning homer that fattened the Phillies' lead. The slugger has 14 postseason career home runs and is even with Reggie Jackson and Nelson Cruz in sixth place on the all-time list of left-handed hitters.

Philadelphia's offense wasn't confined to Schwarber. Bryce Harper homered solo, and Trea Turner and Alec Bohm delivered key hits to make it more insurmountable. Ranger Suárez was solid on the mound, surrendering only a run in five innings before handing it over to the bullpen, which closed the Dodgers for the remainder of the contest.

The Dodgers were unable to gain momentum, with both Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman failing to get a hit. Their pitching staff couldn't keep the Phillies' aggressive offense in check, and defensive mistakes made the matter worse.

Grabbing the win, the Phillies set up Game 4 and shift pressure back to the Dodgers. The series continues with Philadelphia trying to tie up the score and take the series to deciding Game 5.