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Los Angeles Dodgers vs Philadelphia Phillies September 15th 2025
The Philadelphia Phillies take on the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. The Phillies hold an 89-61 record and lead the NL East. They recently lost their last game but have won 8 of their last 10 games. The Dodgers have an 84-65 record and sit atop the NL West. They have won their last two games and are 6-4 in their last 10 games.
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This game features Ranger Suárez for the Phillies and Emmet Sheehan for the Dodgers on the mound. Suárez has a 2.77 ERA and a 12-6 record. Sheehan has a 3.32 ERA and a 6-3 record. The game is set for Monday, September 15, 2025, at 10:10 PM. The weather is expected to be very hot with a clear sky.
Phillies vs Dodgers Key Information
- Sport: Baseball
- Teams: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
- Venue: Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA
- Date: Monday, September 15, 2025
- Betting Odds: Phillies Moneyline +114, Dodgers Moneyline -134
The Phillies Can Win If…
The Philadelphia Phillies enter this matchup off a 10–3 loss to the Royals but hit three home runs in the effort. J.T. Realmuto, Bryson Stott, and Kyle Schwarber all went deep, showing the power that defines this lineup.
Philadelphia ranks 2nd in team batting average (.261), 3rd in on-base percentage, and 5th in slugging. They’re among the most complete lineups in the league and have proven they can score in bunches.
Ranger Suárez will take the mound with a stellar 2.77 ERA. He’s in peak form, allowing just one earned run over his last four starts (0.38 ERA). If he continues that stretch, the Phillies can silence the Dodgers’ bats and control the game.
The Dodgers Can Win If…
The Los Angeles Dodgers are riding a hot streak after hammering the Giants 10–2. Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman each had three hits, part of an 18-hit outburst that continued a recent offensive explosion.
Los Angeles ranks 2nd in slugging (.438), 2nd in home runs (217), and 3rd in OBP (.330). When their lineup is clicking, they’re one of the most dangerous teams in baseball.
Emmet Sheehan starts with a 3.32 ERA and a 1.09 WHIP. He’s been dominant lately, posting a 1.45 ERA over his last three starts. With the Dodgers scoring in bunches and Sheehan locked in, they’re in a great spot to open the series with a win.
The Lean
The Dodgers are favored at –134, and while both teams are elite, the home team has the edge in power and recent form. The Phillies hold the better team ERA (3.83 vs 4.04), but Los Angeles has scored 48 runs over its last seven games. My model projects a 6–4 win for the Dodgers, making the moneyline play the right call.
The total is set at 8.5 runs. Both lineups are rolling, and while Suárez has been lights-out, it’s hard to bet against the combined slugging of these teams. With the Phillies ranking 5th and the Dodgers 2nd in slugging, the over is the best angle here with a projected total of 9 runs.
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Betting Snapshot
| Market | Line/Odds |
|---|---|
| Moneyline (LAD) | –134 |
| Moneyline (PHI) | +114 |
| Total Runs (O/U) | 8.5 |
| Over 8.5 | –110 |
| Under 8.5 | –110 |
Both teams are pushing for playoff seeding, and that intensity should elevate the offensive execution. The Dodgers have the home-field edge and slightly more depth in their bullpen, which could be decisive late.
Pitching Comparison
| Pitcher | ERA | Record | Last 3 Starts ERA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ranger Suárez (PHI) | 2.77 | 12–6 | 0.38 |
| Emmet Sheehan (LAD) | 3.32 | 6–3 | 1.45 |
Suárez struck out a season-high 12 in his last start. Sheehan opened his last outing with five perfect innings. Both are in playoff form, and their performance may decide the game.
High-Stakes Series
The Dodgers trail the Phillies by 4.5 games in the race for the NL’s second-best record. The No. 2 seed earns a bye, while No. 3 has to play the wild-card round — making this a huge series.
Philadelphia has already clinched a playoff spot and is one win away from securing the NL East. Los Angeles has also punched its ticket but will be highly motivated to avoid a wild-card series.
Max Muncy may rest one game this series after taking a pitch to the helmet Saturday. Manager Dave Roberts said his left-handed bat will be managed with Philadelphia starting three lefties.
Need real-time updates on these playoff matchups? Use the MLB odds & scores board to follow line movement and pitching confirmations as they drop.
Momentum Watch
The Phillies are 13–4 in their last 17, but their pitching has been tested lately. The Dodgers have won 6 of 7 and are getting back to early-season form with back-to-back games of 17+ hits — the first time they’ve done that since April.
With postseason seeding on the line and both teams trending upward, this game has all the makings of an October preview.
