The top two squads in the National League are set to clash this weekend, and their first game certainly did not let fans down.
The Philadelphia Phillies, currently sporting a 6-1 record early into the 2025 season, delivered the reigning champion Los Angeles Dodgers their inaugural defeat of the year on Friday evening at Citizens Bank Park. The match concluded with a close call that was settled thanks to instant replay review.
The Dodgers almost orchestrated another dramatic late-inning rally with a two-run home run by versatile player Tommy Edman in the ninth frame, yet they narrowly missed completing the victory. Prior to Friday, their 8-0 beginning was better than even the 1933 New York Yankees' record. the longest unbeaten run at the start of a season for a title defender.
For the Phillies, southpaw Jesus Luzardo was outstanding in his first game at home with the team, pitching seven innings without allowing any runs against the formidable Los Angeles batting order.
This represents a strategy for beating the champions and an initial assertion from Luzardo, who joined the team during the recent offseason as part of a deal with the Miami Marlins.
The Dodgers got a strong performance from their starting pitcher, right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who threw six innings without allowing any runs. Nonetheless, a significant mistake in the first inning—a throwing error that allowed a Phillies runner to score—set the stage for what would become an ultimately losing effort for his team.
As this Phillies versus Dodgers matchup has two additional games remaining, fans can anticipate witnessing more exceptional baseball, which might serve as an early look at a possible postseason series.
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