The Los Angeles Dodgers are heading back to the NLCS after a tense 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 4 of the NLCS. But while the series win sparked celebration in Los Angeles, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts took a different tone postgame—one of empathy for a young player in pain. Roberts offered sympathy for Phillies reliever Orion Kerkering, whose wild throw in the 11th inning ended Philadelphia’s promising 2025 season.

The Dodgers vs. Phillies NLDS matchup ended in dramatic fashion when rookie Andy Pages hit a soft comebacker to the reliever in the 11th inning. With two outs and the bases loaded, Kerkering fielded the ball cleanly but rushed a throw home that soared over catcher J.T. Realmuto. Pinch-runner Hyeseong Kim scored, clinching the series for L.A.

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