Orion Kekering’s errant throw allows the Dodgers to score and win the NLDS
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The Los Angeles Dodgers topped the Philadelphia Phillies after a thrilling 11-inning inning in Game 4 of the National League Division Series on Thursday night.
The Dodgers had the bases loaded with two outs in the bottom of the 11th with outfielder Andy Pages at the plate against Phillies reliever Orion Kerkering. Pages hit the rebound for Kerkering, who had difficulty serving the ball. He needed to make a quick throw to catcher JT Realmuto, but he threw it too high and out of his reach.
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Los Angeles Dodgers’ Hyeseong Kim hits the game-winning home run off Philadelphia Phillies’ JT Realmuto (10) on a ground ball by Andy Pages and a throwing error by Phillies’ Orion Kerkering during the 11th inning in Game 4 of the National League Baseball Division Series Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrell)
Hyeseong Kim scored the game-winning run to give Los Angeles a 2-1 win. The Dodgers’ World Series title defense was still alive.
Phillies players were seen consoling Kerkering in the dugout as he stared at the field in disbelief.
Philadelphia drew first blood in the top of the seventh. Nick Castellanos doubled to left field and scored Max Kepler. Philadelphia just needed to use its depth in the bullpen to keep Los Angeles at bay and stay alive to play at least one more game.
Los Angeles Dodgers’ Hyeseong Kim (6) celebrates with Shohei Ohtani after scoring the game-winning run on a ground ball from Andy Pages and throwing on an error by Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Orion Kerkering during the 11th inning in Game 4 of the National League Baseball Division Series Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrell)
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However, Christopher Sanchez walked Mookie Betts. He allowed Justin Dean to score and tie the game.
The Dodgers received a huge pitching pitch from Roki Sasaki. The rookie, who was originally signed from Japan as a starter, pitched three scoreless innings for the Dodgers. He struck out two in 36 pitches.
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Rocky Sasaki claps on the mound during the eighth inning in Game 4 of the National League Baseball League series against the Philadelphia Phillies, Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrell)
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It was a comprehensive play that helped the Dodgers win the game and end the series.
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