The Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers are now one win away from the NLCS. Both teams were victorious in NLDS Game 2s on Monday night as the Dodgers opened up a 2-0 lead against the Phillies and the Brewers powered past the Cubs.

Teoscar Hernández hits a three-run home run in the seventh inning to help lift the Dodgers to a 5-3 comeback win over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 1 of the NLDS.

Schwarber’s trophy case already speaks volumes. He is a three-time All-Star and a Silver Slugger Award winner, with one NL MVP finalist nod added to the mix. His 2025 season was arguably the best of his career, combining durability, power and consistency in a way few hitters matched.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Blake Snell throws during the first inning in Game 2 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies, Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) Los Angeles Dodgers ...

It would be silly for the Phillies to think that now is the time to reinvent the wheel. Get unlimited access to Inquirer.com and The Inquirer App, plus 5 articles each month to share with friends and family.

Actually, there’s not really much history for the Phillies on Halloween. It used to be that the baseball season was well wrapped up by the time the 31st came around. But these days, with the addition of extra playoff rounds, the World Series now regularly stretches into November.