The Phillies made MLB history in the worst way Thursday night, losing Game 4 of the NLDS to the Dodgers on a walk-off error — the first postseason series ever to end that way.
Phillies’ Collapse Sends Dodgers to NLCS, Adds NL East Fallout
For Braves Country, this one stings in an oddly satisfying way. The Philadelphia Phillies — Atlanta’s chief rival atop the NL East in recent seasons — were bounced from the 2025 postseason Thursday night in an unforgettable fashion, losing 2–1 to the Dodgers in 11 innings of Game 4 of the NLDS.
With the score tied and the bases loaded, Phillies reliever Orion Kerkering fielded a soft comebacker from Andy Pages, then hesitated. Instead of the sure out at first, Kerkering threw home — and air-mailed catcher J.T. Realmuto. The error allowed Hyeseong Kim to score the winning run, giving Los Angeles a 3–1 series win and ending Philadelphia’s season in shocking fashion.
A Brutal Piece of MLB History
According to MLB.com, the Phillies’ loss marked the first postseason series in MLB history to end on a walk-off error. The mistake capped a frustrating offensive series for Philadelphia, which mustered only five total runs over four games.
For the Dodgers, it’s their fourth NLCS appearance in six years. For the Phillies, it’s another October heartbreak — and a meltdown that will linger all winter.
The Dodgers Show Goes On
The Dodgers, meanwhile, remain the National League’s benchmark. They advance and their post-season run show goes on, are they the title favorites? Time will tell.
