LOS ANGELES — The Philadelphia Phillies deftly deployed an unconventional pitching plan, asking their longest-tenured starter to act as an opener, and rode a resurgent offensive attack Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium to keep this National League Division Series alive with an 8-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani to make historic MLB postseason pitching debut as NLDS Game 1 starter vs. Phillies Shohei Ohtani will be the first player in MLB history to start at least one game as a pitcher and one game as a non-pitcher in the same postseason.

After two forgettable games to open the NLDS, Schwarber ignited the offense with a 455-foot home run in the fourth, and another as part of a five-run eighth.

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts had some words for struggling Philadelphia Phillies hitters ahead NLDS Game 3.

The Phillies needed to fight to see another day and packed so much punch in the 8-2 win, it sucked the life out of Dodger Stadium.

Aaron Nola will start and Ranger Suárez will also pitch tonight in Game 3 of the NLDS, while Harrison Bader is a game-time decision.

Philadelphia Phillies star Nick Castellanos commented on fans turning against the team during their Game 2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers.