The Philadelphia Phillies saw their postseason hopes take a hit Monday night, falling 4–3 to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2 of the NLDS, but manager Rob Thomson couldn’t help but praise his starter Jesus Luzardo after a valiant effort that nearly kept their season alive.

It was a game defined by resilience and missed opportunities. Luzardo, who made his potential final start of 2025, went six strong innings at Citizens Bank Park, holding the Dodgers scoreless through his outing and showing the poise of an ace on the biggest stage.

The Phillies mounted a late rally in the ninth inning, scoring twice to narrow the gap, but their comeback came up short, leaving the team down 0–2 in the best-of-five series as the matchup shifts to Los Angeles.

What Rob Thomson said about Luzardo’s perfor

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