Trea Turner’s impressive dash for third base set the stage for the Philadelphia Phillies’ 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night at Citizens Bank Park. The speedy shortstop stole a crucial base and scored, as well as hit a double to give the Phillies their first hit of the game.
Jesús Luzardo took over after Turner’s dash and pitched seven electric innings, allowing just two hits and striking out eight batters. The lefty has been better than expected in his home debut and hasn’t allowed a run in 12 innings this season.
The Phillies added two more runs in the seventh inning on a single by Bryson Stott and an RBI ground out by Brandon Marsh. However, the Dodgers brought late pressure, putting runners on the corners in the eighth before Realmuto gunned down Shohei Ohtani trying to steal second base.
Despite some close calls, Realmuto threw out Chris Taylor at second base for a strike-him-out, throw-him-out double play in the ninth inning. The Phillies emerged victorious, handing the Dodgers their first loss of the season and setting up a strong start to their weekend series against the World Series champions.
Source: https://www.philliesnation.com/2025/04/turner-steals-luzardo-deals-as-phillies-hand-dodgers-first-loss-of-season-april-4