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Ohtani Stars as Dodgers Prevail Over Phillies in NLDS

10/5/2025

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Ohtani Dominates Pitching

The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-3 in National League Division Series (NLDS) Game 1, with Ohtani striking out nine.
September 16, 2025: Ohtani pitched five no-hit innings, but the Phillies won 9-6.
Ohtani finished the regular season with a 2.87 ERA and 17 1/3 scoreless innings; Sanchez posted a 2.50 ERA, while Suarez had a 1.43 postseason ERA.

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Dolan Balances Love

Erin Dolan, ESPN sports betting analyst, is dating Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm, balancing their busy schedules.
Dolan will attend every Bohm playoff game, her first time attending the MLB playoffs.
They favor low-key at-home dates. Bohm is off social media, while Dolan shares Philadelphia sports.
Dolan recently renewed her ESPN contract, underscoring her growing presence in sports media.

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Ohtani Dominates Pitching

The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-3 in National League Division Series (NLDS) Game 1, with Ohtani striking out nine.
September 16, 2025: Ohtani pitched five no-hit innings, but the Phillies won 9-6.
Ohtani finished the regular season with a 2.87 ERA and 17 1/3 scoreless innings; Sanchez posted a 2.50 ERA, while Suarez had a 1.43 postseason ERA.

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