Talkin' Baseball (MLB Podcast) NLDS DRAMA! | 1044
Oct 10, 2025
Dive into playoff drama as the Dodgers' wild win over the Phillies sends them to the NLCS. Christopher Sanchez shines on the mound, while a tense walk-off error reshapes the game’s emotional stakes. In Chicago, the Cubs and Brewers gear up for a nail-biting Game Five, with Ian Happ’s early homer igniting hope and Matthew Boyd seeking redemption. The hosts also dissect critical bullpen performances and strategic matchups ahead of the Mariners-Tigers clash, making it a must-listen for baseball fans!
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Dodgers Advance On Chaotic Final Play
- The Dodgers advanced when Andy Pages' comebacker and a confused relay ended the Phillies' season in a 2-1, 11-inning loss.
- Jake and Trevor replayed the chaotic final sequence and described the emotional fallout for Philadelphia's players and fans.
Pitching Kept The Game A Pitchers' Duel
- Tyler Glasnow and Christopher Sanchez both delivered big, strong outings that kept the game tight into extra innings.
- The Phillies' defense looked clean overall but their hitters couldn't produce enough runs against top-tier pitching.
Intentional Walk Changed The Inning
- The decision to intentionally walk Otani and load the bases to face Mookie Betts altered the inning dramatically and invited risk.
- Trevor emphasized that matchup history and Shohei Ohtani's poor series made loading the bases debatable in hindsight.