Harrison Bader, the Philadelphia Phillies outfielder, left Game 1 of the 2025 National League Division Series (NLDS) against the Los Angeles Dodgers due to a left groin injury. He sustained the injury while running between first and second base on a single hit by Bryson Stott. Initially, it was reported as a hamstring strain, but it was later clarified by the Phillies' manager Rob Thomson that the issue was groin tightness. Bader was hit by a pitch earlier in the game and had made significant contributions, including a sacrifice fly and a diving catch. He is expected to undergo imaging tests to determine the severity of the injury. Despite the uncertainty, Bader expressed optimism about returning to play during the NLDS, especially with a day off following Game 1 for rest and treatment. Bader had been a key player for the Phillies since being acquired from the Twins at the July 31 trade deadline, batting .305 with solid defensive performance over 50 games this season with Philadelphia. His injury puts his status for the remainder of the series in question, but he remains hopeful about playing again soon.
