Philadelphia Phillies’ Rob Thomson Prioritizes Players’ Heartbreak Over Job After Tough Loss
The Philadelphia Phillies’ 2025 season ended in heartbreak when they lost 2-1 to the Dodgers in Game 4 of the NLDS. Manager Rob Thomson, however, is putting his team first, not his job, as the Phillies’ World Series hopes slipped away again this time.
Pivotal moments decided the outcome. Relief pitcher Orion Kerkering, after bobbling the ball, threw home instead of first base. He even admitted to have made costly fielding blunder. Dodgers pinch-runner Hyeseon Kim scored the winning run, sealing the Phillies’ elimination.
The first three sluggers (Trea Turner, Kyle Schwarber, and Bryce Harper) went 1-for-14 with a walk. Schwarber’s first-inning double was one of the few highlights. Speaking to the media the same day, Rob Thomson alluded to what he’s focused on:
“I’m not even thinking about that (my job) right now. I’ve got 60 people in there that are brokenhearted right now. I’m thinking about that a lot more than my job right now.”
“I’m not even thinking about that (my job) right now. I’ve got 60 people in there that are brokenhearted right now. I’m thinking about that a lot more than my job right now”
— Luke Arcaini (@ArcainiLuke) October 10, 2025
– Rob Thomson after tonight’s heartbreaker pic.twitter.com/45lWbLVBlw
Thomson also defended Kerkering:
“He got caught up in the moment a little bit. Coming down the stretch, he pitched so well for us. I feel for him, because he’s putting it all on his shoulders. But we win as a team, we lose as a team.”
Rob Thomson did credit the Dodgers’ pitching and lineup for the series outcome. Safe to say, the 2025 Phillies leave Dodger Stadium with lessons, regret, and a season that ended a little too soon.
Philly Fans Call For Rob Thomson’s Exit After NLDS Heartbreak
Philly fans are calling for Rob Thomson’s exit after their NLDS loss to the Dodgers, capped by Orion Kerkering’s historic series-ending, walk-off error. Having taken over in June 2022, he’s 346-251. However, back-to-back NLDS exits have fans pretty mad. Some fans are also unhappy with Kerkering’s blunder.
Firing him could, well, change things up a bit, though his track record shows consistency. Potential replacements bring experience and winning pedigrees. Bob Melvin, 63, led the Padres to the 2022 NLCS. Don Mattingly, 64, has experience with both the Yankees and Marlins. Joe Maddon, 71, wants to manage again, emphasizing empowerment:
Scott Servais, 58, offers a younger, proven option with a 688-624 Mariners record. A managerial shake-up might define the Phillies’ 2026 title hopes. For now, Rob Thomson and his team will head back home after an unforgettable night.
Philadelphia Phillies’ Rob Thomson Prioritizes Players’ Heartbreak Over Job After Tough Loss
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