""All's well that ends well" as they say, but during the entire Game 4 on Thursday night it felt to me like a game the Dodgers would lose as soon as the bullpen got to the mound, because they were not hitting worth a darn. L.A. scored because of an unforgiveable bases-loaded walk to tie and a throwing error for the ages by the Phillies pitcher for them to win."
"Andy Pages hits a broken bat comebacker to the Phillies pitcher and that play turns into the winning run. With that the Dodgers advance in the playoffs. Yet, one of the first thoughts that came to my mind had to do with Kirk Gibson hitting his walk-off home run against the Oakland A's in the 1988 World Series and two Hall of Fame announcers with their calls."
"I am happy for the Dodgers. I have been a fan since I was 11 (1955 World Series vs. Yankees). I just wish that Game 4 would have ended differently. It could have ended with Andy Pages getting a base hit, or either Trea Turner or Bryce Harper making an error. I feel badly for relief pitcher Orion Kerkering. This will possibly scar him for his entire career."
The Dodgers survived a tense Game 4, advancing after Andy Pages hit a broken-bat comebacker that became the winning run following an unforgiveable bases-loaded walk and a throwing error by the Phillies pitcher. The win avoided a demoralizing trip back to Philly and kept the Dodgers' season alive. Concerns remain about the Dodgers' bullpen and inconsistent hitting, raising doubts about their status as a dominating team despite enjoyment of their 2025 season so far. The ending recalled Kirk Gibson's 1988 World Series heroics and calls from Vin Scully and Jack Buck. Relief pitcher Orion Kerkering may face lasting blame and fan hostility, though hope remains for his future career.
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