If the Dodgers lose tonight in Game 4 of the NLDS against the Philadelphia Phillies, the series would be tied 2-2. This loss would force a deciding Game 5 back in Philadelphia, where the Phillies would have the home-field advantage. It would also mean the Dodgers lose the chance to close out the series at home and must face a high-pressure, win-or-go-home game on the road. The Phillies would gain momentum and confidence, making Game 5 a very challenging scenario for the Dodgers. Tonight's game is essentially a must-win for the Dodgers to avoid this do-or-die situation in the series.
