Dodgers vs Phillies: 2026 NL wild-card standings comparison
The Los Angeles Dodgers hold a statistical advantage over the Philadelphia Phillies heading into the postseason race. While the Phillies struggle with a .235 September batting average, the Dodgers lead with 100 wins and a superior +204 run differential.
NL division dominance
The Los Angeles Dodgers secured the NL West title with 100 wins and a .617 winning percentage. This performance places them nine games ahead of the second-place Padres, who have 91 wins. The Philadelphia Phillies clinched the NL East on September 15 with 88 wins and a .543 winning percentage. Both clubs fight for the No. 2 seed to secure a first-round bye. The Dodgers finished with a run differential of +204, ranking second in the National League. The Phillies sit with a +10 run differential. The Phillies won the season series against the Dodgers 4-2. The Dodgers hold a .618 winning percentage. The Phillies maintain a .539 winning percentage. The Phillies division includes the Braves with 94 wins and the Marlins with 80 wins this season. The division also features the Nationals with 77 wins and the Mets with 74 wins. In the NL Central, the Brewers lead with 103 wins.
Statistical comparisons
The Phillies offensive production fell apart in September as the team batting average dropped from .270 in August to .235, while the on-base percentage plummeted from .353 to .290 during that same month of the 2026 regular season baseball campaign. This decline contributed to the Phillies losing eight of their last 13 games. The Phillies produced 13.21 total bases per game, ranking 23rd. They rank behind the Dodgers, who produced 14.28 total bases per game, ranking 3rd. The Dodgers hit 1.28 home runs per game, ranking 7th. The Phillies hit 1.12 home runs per game, ranking 17th. The Phillies recorded 4.38 runs per game, ranking 19th. The Dodgers recorded 4.92 runs per game, ranking 4th. The Dodgers lead the Phillies in batting average with a .256 mark compared to the Phillies .240 mark. This gap remains evident in other categories as the Dodgers lead in walks per game with 3.85, while the Phillies record 3.23. The Dodgers lead in stolen base percentage with 77.9%, whereas the Phillies hold 84.0%. The Dodgers lead in total bases per game with 14.28, while the Phillies hold 13.21.
| Stat Category | Dodgers Rank | Phillies Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Run Differential | #2 | #12 |
| Home Runs/Game | #7 | #17 |
| Runs/Game | #4 | #19 |
| ERA | #3 | #11 |
| WHIP | #2 | #13 |
The Dodgers lead the Phillies in RBIs per game with 4.64 compared to the Phillies 4.24.
Wild card pressure and final schedules
The NL Wild Card race remains tight with the Cubs and Padres tied for the top spot at 87-69. The Phillies sit one game back at 86-70. The Diamondbacks remain four games behind the Phillies with 82-74. The Cubs hold the tiebreaker over San Diego. The Phillies must face the Brewers and the Rays to conclude the regular season. They also faced the Braves in early September, losing 5-6 on September 11 and 2-12 on September 12. The Phillies also dropped games to the Padres, losing 1-5 on September 23 and 2-4 on September 24. The Dodgers beat the Padres 7-0 on September 22. The Dodgers also won against the Giants on September 19 and September 18. The Phillies need to maintain their momentum to avoid falling into the Wild Card race.
The Dodgers have a high strikeout rate, striking out 9.70 times per game, which ranks 1st. The Phillies strike out 8.14 times per game, which ranks 11th. The Phillies lost to the Reds 6-3 on September 6 and 5-3 on September 4. The Phillies won 3-2 against St. Louis on September 3. They also won 7-1 against Arizona on September 1. This followed a 7-1 win against Arizona on August 31. The Dodgers maintain a 3.53 ERA, ranking 3rd. The Phillies maintain a 4.06 ERA, ranking 11th. The Dodgers maintain a 3.47 earned runs against per game, which ranks 3rd. The Phillies maintain a 4.00 earned runs against per game, ranking 11th. The Dodgers maintain a 1.14 WHIP, ranking 2nd, while the Phillies maintain a 1.287 WHIP, ranking 13th. Do the Phillies find their offensive rhythm? You should monitor the standings. The Dodgers clearly hold the edge.
