Oct 4, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki (11) and catcher Will Smith (16) celebrate after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies in game one of the NLDS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Citizens Bank Park.Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Dodgers Notes: LA Steals Home Field Advantage, Walker Buehler Giving Phillies Inside Scoop, Roki Sasaki Closer?

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By Nelson Espinal | Last updated Oct 5, 2025 10:59 AM ET

The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-3 on Saturday, taking home Game 1 of the NLDS and home-field advantage.

The Dodgers were down for most of the game, but a three-run shot from Teoscar Hernandez gave them a lead, which the bullpen shockingly protected.

Roki Sasaki got the save for Los Angeles, using his stuff to get big outs, and his play as a reliever has started the conversation about whether he is their closer for the playoffs amid Tanner Scott and Blake Treinen's struggles.

In other news, right-handed pitcher Walker Buehler, a former Dodger, is hoping to provide some tips to his current Phillies team about the Dodgers' players' tendencies.

Here’s more information on these stories and all the latest Dodgers news (click the headline for the full article):

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Dodgers Tweets of the Day:

Roki Sasaki is the Dodgers' closer.

He needed just 11 pitches to shut the door on Philadelphia and give LA a 1-0 lead in the NLDS.

It's clear no moment is too big for the rookie. What a weapon for the Dodgers.pic.twitter.com/ZB5eVNNuBT
— Noah Camras (@noahcamras) October 5, 2025