Last Updated: June 4, 2026 (2026 MLB Season)
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The Los Angeles Dodgers (33-20) and Philadelphia Phillies (26-27) have played 7 head-to-head games in the 2026 regular season as of June 1. The Dodgers lead the season series 5-2.
Below is the complete statistical breakdown – not just season averages, but specific game logs and splits against this opponent.
HEAD-TO-HEAD GAME LOGS (2026)
| Date | Venue | Result | Winning Pitcher | Losing Pitcher | Save | Key Play |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29 | Dodger Stadium | LAD 5, PHI 0 | C. Kershaw (7 IP, 0 ER) | A. Nola (5 IP, 4 ER) | None | Ohtani 2-run HR |
| May 30 | Dodger Stadium | PHI 4, LAD 3 (10) | J. Alvarado | A. Vesia | – | Castellanos walk-off 2B |
| May 31 | Dodger Stadium | LAD 9, PHI 1 | Y. Yamamoto (5.1 IP, 0 ER) | T. Phillips (3.2 IP, 5 ER) | None | Three LAD HRs |
| April 14 | Citizens Bank Park | LAD 6, PHI 2 | T. Glasnow (6 IP, 1 ER) | Z. Wheeler (5 IP, 4 ER) | None | Betts 3-run HR |
| April 15 | Citizens Bank Park | LAD 7, PHI 3 | B. Snell (6 IP, 2 ER, 12 K) | R. Suarez (4.2 IP, 5 ER) | None | Freeman 4 RBIs |
| April 16 | Citizens Bank Park | PHI 8, LAD 4 | C. Sanchez (5.1 IP, 2 ER) | G. Stone (4 IP, 5 ER) | None | Harper grand slam |
| April 17 | Citizens Bank Park | LAD 3, PHI 2 (11) | D. Hudson | G. Soto | E. Phillips | Smith go-ahead single |
Series Result: Dodgers win season series (so far) 5–2. Next meeting: July 28–30 in Philadelphia.
COMPLETE DODGERS PLAYER STATS vs. PHILLIES (2026)
🔥 Starting Lineup Performance (Head-to-Head Only)
| Player | AVG | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | BB | K | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts (SS/2B) | .348 | 23 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1.104 |
| Shohei Ohtani (DH) | .391 | 23 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 1.290 |
| Freddie Freeman (1B) | .318 | 22 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | .890 |
| Will Smith (C) | .267 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | .834 |
| Max Muncy (3B) | .211 | 19 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | .789 |
| Teoscar Hernández (LF) | .300 | 20 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 6 | .823 |
| James Outman (CF) | .250 | 16 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 8 | .651 |
| Jason Heyward (RF) | .222 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | .591 |
| Gavin Lux (2B) | .267 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | .644 |
Key Insight: Ohtani has an on-base streak of 22 consecutive games (including vs. PHI). His exit velocity against Phillies pitching averages 98.4 mph (top 2% of MLB).
🧢 Dodgers Pitching vs. Phillies (2026)
| Pitcher | G | GS | W-L | IP | ER | HR | BB | K | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | 1 | 1 | 1-0 | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.00 | 0.71 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | 1 | 1 | 1-0 | 5.1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0.00 | 1.13 |
| Tyler Glasnow | 1 | 1 | 1-0 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1.50 | 0.83 |
| Blake Snell (now IL) | 1 | 1 | 1-0 | 6.0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 3.00 | 1.17 |
| Gavin Stone | 1 | 1 | 0-1 | 4.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11.25 | 1.75 |
| Evan Phillips (CL) | 3 | 0 | 0-0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.00 | 0.67 |
| Alex Vesia | 2 | 0 | 0-1 | 1.2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5.40 | 1.80 |
Note: Snell & Glasnow are currently on the 15-day IL (as of June 4, 2026). Phillips is on 60-day IL.
COMPLETE PHILLIES PLAYER STATS vs. DODGERS (2026)
🔥 Phillies Starting Lineup vs. LAD (Head-to-Head)
| Player | AVG | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | BB | K | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber (DH) | .190 | 21 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 9 | .742 |
| Trea Turner (SS) | .333 | 24 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | .753 |
| Bryce Harper (1B) | .375 | 24 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 1.087 |
| J.T. Realmuto (C) | .250 | 20 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | .603 |
| Nick Castellanos (RF) | .318 | 22 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 5 | .819 |
| Alec Bohm (3B) | .286 | 21 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | .693 |
| Bryson Stott (2B) | .263 | 19 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | .627 |
| Brandon Marsh (LF) | .200 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | .733 |
| Johan Rojas (CF) | .188 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .376 |
Key Insight: Bryce Harper is batting .375 with 2 HRs against Dodgers pitching in 2026 – the only Phillie consistently solving LAD arms.
🧢 Phillies Pitching vs. Dodgers (2026)
| Pitcher | G | GS | W-L | IP | ER | HR | BB | K | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Wheeler | 1 | 1 | 0-1 | 5.0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 7.20 | 1.40 |
| Aaron Nola | 1 | 1 | 0-1 | 5.0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 7.20 | 1.60 |
| Ranger Suárez | 1 | 1 | 0-1 | 4.2 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 9.64 | 1.93 |
| Cristopher Sánchez | 1 | 1 | 1-0 | 5.1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3.38 | 1.13 |
| Taijuan Walker | 1 | 0 | 0-0 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4.50 | 1.00 |
| José Alvarado (RP) | 3 | 0 | 1-0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.00 | 0.67 |
| Jeff Hoffman (RP) | 2 | 0 | 0-0 | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 9.00 | 1.50 |
ADVANCED STATS & 2026 TRENDS
🔬 Exit Velocity (vs. Each Other)
| Team | Hard Hit % (95mph+) | Avg Exit Velo | Barrel % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers vs. PHI pitching | 46.2% | 91.4 mph | 11.3% |
| Phillies vs. LAD pitching | 39.8% | 89.2 mph | 8.7% |
⚔️ Situational Splits (2026 Head-to-Head)
| Situation | Dodgers | Phillies |
|---|---|---|
| Batting AVG with RISP | .298 (14-for-47) | .205 (9-for-44) |
| Two-out RBIs | 12 | 5 |
| Bullpen ERA | 2.35 | 4.82 |
| Errors committed | 3 | 7 |
🏆 2026 MLB Rankings (Overall Season)
| Category | Dodgers (MLB Rank) | Phillies (MLB Rank) |
|---|---|---|
| Team AVG | .264 (2nd) | .235 (19th) |
| Team ERA | 3.21 (2nd) | 4.22 (18th) |
| Home Runs | 89 (5th) | 77 (7th) |
| Stolen Bases | 62 (4th) | 38 (21st) |
INJURY IMPACT ON FUTURE MATCHUPS (June 2026)
These injuries will affect the July 28-30 rematch in Philadelphia:
| Team | Player | Injury | Expected Return | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAD | Blake Snell | Elbow (15-day IL) | Late June | High – 12 K game vs PHI |
| LAD | Tyler Glasnow | Back (15-day IL) | Mid-June | High – 1.50 ERA vs PHI |
| LAD | Evan Phillips | Forearm (60-day IL) | August | Medium – Closer role |
| PHI | Trea Turner | Finger (day-to-day) | Active | Low – still playing |
| PHI | Ranger Suárez | Back (15-day IL) | Late June | Medium – 9.64 ERA vs LAD |
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR THE 2026 NL PLAYOFF RACE
Based on full 2026 data:
- If the playoffs started today: Dodgers would be the #1 seed. Phillies would be the #3 Wild Card.
- Dodgers advantage: Depth of starting pitching (when healthy), Ohtani/Freeman/Betts trio, bullpen (2.35 ERA vs PHI).
- Phillies advantage: Home field (won 1 of 2 in PHI), Harper & Turner hitting well, Alvarado (0.00 ERA vs LAD).
Projection: If they meet in the NLCS (best-of-7), the Dodgers are favored in 6 games – but only if Snell and Glasnow return.
FINAL VERDICT (Based on Complete Stats)
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Best Hitter vs. Opponent | Shohei Ohtani (LAD) – .391/3 HR/8 RBI |
| Best Pitcher vs. Opponent | Yoshinobu Yamamoto (LAD) – 10 K, 0.00 ERA |
| Most Underrated Performer | José Alvarado (PHI) – 0.00 ERA in 3 games |
| Biggest Disappointment | Zack Wheeler (PHI) – 7.20 ERA vs LAD |
| 2026 Series Winner | Los Angeles Dodgers (5-2) |
Key Matchup: The Los Angeles Domination (May 29-31)
The most recent series played at Dodger Stadium saw Los Angeles flex its muscles. After a tight start to the week, the Dodgers closed the homestand with a dominant victory.
Game 3: Dodgers 9, Phillies 1 (May 31)
In the finale, the Dodgers’ offense exploded for nine runs. Yoshinobu Yamamoto was electric, earning “Player of the Game” honors by throwing 5.1 shutout innings, allowing just 4 hits while striking out 10 Phillies batters .
The offense was led by a three-home-run assault. The win solidified the Dodgers’ stronghold at the top of the NL standings and highlighted the depth of their rotation even when stars are healthy .
Star Power: Ohtani vs. The Phillies
Shohei Ohtani continues to be the central figure in the Dodgers lineup. During the late May series, Ohtani extended his on-base streak to 22 games—the longest in the majors at the time. He connected for his 51st home run of the 2026 campaign during a 5-0 victory, proving that his two-way transition to Los Angeles has been a historic success .
Injury Concerns: The Pitching Mound
One of the biggest storylines for 2026 has been health. While the Dodgers won the season series handily, their pitching staff has been decimated by injuries, which could impact potential playoff rematches .
Key Dodgers Pitchers on the IL:
- Blake Snell: Placed on the 15-day IL (elbow) despite throwing a season-high 12 strikeouts against Philly in May .
- Tyler Glasnow: 15-day IL (back spasms).
- Clayton Kershaw: (Previously injured/aged).
- Evan Phillips & Brusdar Graterol: Both on the 60-day IL, depleting the bullpen.
Historic Context: The Kershaw Shutout (2026)
Earlier in the season (Spring Training/March), future Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw reminded everyone of his legacy. In a vintage performance, Kershaw fired a shutout against the Phillies, striking out 13 batters while allowing 8 hits. It was a masterclass in pitching efficiency, lowering his ERA significantly during that stretch .
Conclusion & Playoff Implications
As the 2026 season progresses toward October, the Dodgers look like the more complete team on paper, boasting a top-3 offense and a top-2 ERA despite their injuries . However, the Phillies possess the power (ranking 7th in HRs) to flip a series quickly .
If these two teams meet in the NLCS, expect the series to hinge on the health of the Dodgers’ returning pitchers. For now, the stats say Los Angeles owns the 2026 head-to-head, but Philadelphia remains a dangerous dog.