Not Dead Yet! Phillies SMASH Dodgers 8-2. Can They Win the Series?

The 2025 Phillies are still alive thanks to their 8-2 win over the Dodgers in Game 3 of the NLDS, keeping their season going for at least one more game. On this edition of Hittin' Season, the Good Phight's John Stolnis, Justin Klugh from Baseball Prospectus and Liz Roscher from SABR's Baseball Research Journal recap Game 3, featuring Kyle Schwarber's two homers, phenomenal pitching by Aaron Nola and Ranger Suarez, and a breakout night from the rest of the bats. Plus, the gang sets up Thursday night's Game 4 in L.A. as well.

Chapters:

00:00 - Phillies' Resilience in Game Three
02:55 - Analyzing Key Players and Performances
05:59 - The Impact of Uniforms and Superstitions
08:45 - Game Strategy and Managerial Decisions
11:52 - Narratives and Expectations in the Series
14:47 - Reflections on Clayton Kershaw's Performance
17:51 - Looking Ahead: Future Games and Predictions
22:27 - Emotional Reactions to Game Coverage
23:35 - Analyzing Rob Thomson's Decisions
24:33 - Key Moments in the Game
26:35 - Pitching Strategies and Player Performance
29:42 - Comparing Teams: Phillies vs. Dodgers
32:38 - Looking Ahead to Game Four
37:34 - Cautious Optimism for the Future

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