Phillies’ Harper and Schwarber in postseason slump as team faces elimination against Dodgers
October 7, 2025
Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber are struggling in the postseason, similar to the Los Angeles Dodgers’ slump two years ago. Harper and Schwarber are 1-for-15 with eight strikeouts, putting the Philadelphia Phillies on the brink of elimination. They trail 2-0 in the best-of-five NLDS with Game 3 on Wednesday. Phillies manager Rob Thomson wants to see his two stars slow down at the plate. Phillies center fielder Harrison Bader and Dodgers catcher Will Smith are game-time decisions due to injuries.