The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-0 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on September 17, 2025. The Dodgers avoid a three-game sweep by the Phillies with the win. The Dodgers stand at 85-67; the Phillies are 91-62.

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (L) is congratulated by Dodgers hitting coach Robert Van Scoyoc after hitting a home run in the second inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on September 17, 2025. The Dodgers defeated the Phillies 5-0. Photo by John McCoy/UPI

Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell throws a pitch in the first inning. Photo by John McCoy/UPI

Snell struck out 12 over seven innings. Photo by John McCoy/UPI

Phillies pitcher Jesús Luzardo pitches in the first inning. Photo by John McCoy/UPI

Ohtani tips his hat to the umpire before going to bat in the first inning. Photo by John McCoy/UPI

Ohtani grounds out in the first inning. Photo by John McCoy/UPI

Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts throws out Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto at first base in the second inning. Photo by John McCoy/UPI

Luzardo throws a pitch in the second inning. Photo by John McCoy/UPI

Freeman runs toward the plate after hitting a home run in the second inning. Photo by John McCoy/UPI

Formula One racer Sergio Perez gives a thumbs up after he threw out the first pitch. Photo by John McCoy/UPI