NL DIVISION SERIES: DODGERS VS PHILLIES

October 9, 2025

Rob Thomson

Dodger Stadium

Philadelphia Phillies

Pregame 4 Press Conference

Q. How close was Harrison? Was he closer than maybe the last two games?

ROB THOMSON: Yeah, a little bit. We're going to shoot for Saturday now. He'll probably play the same role today that he has the last couple of days.

Q. If he played, would it be center field, or is it possible he plays left?

ROB THOMSON: No, I think it will be center field.

Q. Yesterday, Marsh had a couple of big spots where he came up. In that spot, bases loaded, say two outs, if you had been losing or tie, would you pinch-hit that early in the game and go with Kepler in --

ROB THOMSON: Possibly.

Q. In that spot, with the lead you're probably keeping him --

ROB THOMSON: Having Bader being able to play defense, I'd just stay with the defense.

Q. Yesterday Max Kepler gets two plate appearances against a lefty, walk both times, makes a nice diving catch for you in left field as well. Encouraged by those at-bats against left-handers? And is there something you can take from that going forward here?

ROB THOMSON: I am, and I'm encouraged by Marsh's at-bats. He hit a bullet off of Kershaw. It was pretty impressive. That one at-bat, he got in the hole with a clock violation.

Both of though guys I've liked their at-bats against lefties.

Q. You didn't use Duran last night, but he was up in the seventh and threw quite a bit in the bullpen. Is he available for two full tonight if you need him?

ROB THOMSON: Yeah, I haven't talked to him, but I'm sure he is. He'll give us whatever we need.

Q. If you guys win today, will you wear the powder blues for Game 5?

ROB THOMSON: Not sure.