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Clayton Kershaw gets Game 1 start
Left-hander will open NLCS against Philadelphia Phillies. Vicente Padilla will start Game 2, followed by Hiroki Kuroda in Game 3 and Randy Wolf in Game 4. > Left-hander will open NLCS against Philadelphia Phillies. Vicente Padilla will start Game 2, followed by Hiroki Kuroda in Game 3 and Randy Wolf in Game 4.
Myers Off NLCS Roster, Park On
Myers Off NLCS Roster, Park On
zozone.mlblogs.com — Brett Myers said tonight that the Phillies have told him he is not on the NLCS roster.... "I'm (ticked)," he said. Chan Ho Park will take his place, a team source said. Park has not pitched since Sept. 16... (more) Myers Off NLCS Roster, Park On
Previewing the NLCS
talkingchicagobaseball.com — A look at the NLCS which starts tonight. (more) Previewing the NLCS
Kuroda still possible for NLCS rotation, Padilla definite
latimesblogs.latimes.com — Vicente Padilla will start in the National League Championship Series, Dodgers General Manger Ned Colletti said today,... meaning that Chad Billingsley's fate for the NLCS depends on whether Hiroki Kuroda comes back from his nerve injury to grab a spot... (more) Kuroda still possible for NLCS rotation, Padilla definite
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Sportress of Blogitude — ... way to Las Vegas for Blogs With Balls. I still plan to write but expect a somewhat lighter load of content today here on the Sportress, but head on over to WL to enjoy the tomfoolery. I can’t wait to see how this plays out. • Major League Baseball. Dodgers manager Joe Torre announced that Clayton Kershaw will get the ball and start for the Dodgers in Game 1 of the NLCS. At 21 years and 209 days, Kershaw is the third-youngest Game 1 starter in postseason history. No pressure, bud. [ Los Angeles Times ] • Soccer. The U.S. team and its fans showed their respective support for ...

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