LOS ANGELES—The Philadelphia Phillies used their favorite staple, the long ball, to move within one win of the World Series.

Shane Victorino and much-traveled pinch-hitter Matt Stairs hit two-run homers off two of Los Angeles’ most reliable relievers in the eighth inning Monday night, lifting the Phillies to a 7-5 victory over the Dodgers and a 3-1 lead in the NL championship series.

It was the first time the visiting team has won a game in 12 meetings between the teams this year.

Phillies ace Cole Hamels, who won the series opener, can pitch Philadelphia in...

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