Phillies take lead in NLCS behind Cliff Lee and explosive offense
macho-row.blogspot.com 10/19/2009 — Cliff Lee gave the Phillies a franchise record worthy performance in game three of the NLCS. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) Cliff Lee dominates Dodgers for eight innings Naturally there was an optimistic feeling for Phillies fans with Cliff Lee on the mound for game three Sunday night. And ...

NLCS Preview, Games 3 & 4: Dodgers at Phillies
misterballz.blogspot.com 10/18/2009 — Tied 1-1, the Los Angeles Dodgers come to Philadelphia to take on the Phillies in the 2009 National League Championship Series. Following an implosion by the Phillies' bullpen, in the 8th inning of game 2, that gave Los Angeles a win, ace pitcher Cliff Lee will get the start for the Phils, ...

NLCS Preview: Cliff Lee/Chase Utley vs Dodgers OF and Bullpen
noyoureatowel.net 10/15/2009 — I've been back-and-forth on this series. I've believed for a while that the Dodgers and Phillies were the two best teams in the National League. I backed off that a bit when the Cardinals faced the Dodgers. I believe that starting pitching always wins out in the playoffs and a series that ...

Phillies Versus Dodgers, NLCS Preview
baseballmusings.com 10/15/2009 — The Dodgers host the Phillies in the National League Championship Series starting Thursday. The following table shows National League ranks for the teams in various offensive and pitching categories: 2009 Seasons (NL Ranks) Philadelphia Phillies Los Angeles Dodgers Runs per game ...

The Day After: People are impressed with this Cliff Lee fella
sports.yahoo.com 10/19/2009 — In the wake of Philly's 11-0 domination of Los Angeles , we take a look at what's coming off the keyboards of the bloggers and bards in both cities. Bill Lyon, Philadelphia Inquirer : "At 8:06 in the East last night, Clifton Phifer Lee, of ...

Preview NLCS Game 3: Phillies vs. Dodgers
macho-row.blogspot.com 10/18/2009 — Video source: ESPN Phillies look for home success with Cliff Lee on mound With the NLCS back in Philadelphia for the next three required games, the Phillies have a chance to take advantage with home field. The Phillies were undefeated at home last season in October and although they ...

NLCS Preview: Phillies vs. Dodgers
bases.nbcsports.com 10/15/2009 — Rematch.  And from a historical perspective, a rubber match of sorts as well.  The Dodgers beat the Phillies in the 1977 and 1978 NLCS.  The Phillies took 1983.  For our purposes, however, really only last year is relevant, ...

Dodgers Freeze In Chilly Philly
myteamrivals.typepad.com 10/19/2009 —   The Phillies bats came alive tonight early in Game 3 of the NLCS against the Dodgers in an 11-0 win.     In the first inning, it appeared the Phils were taking batting practice off a rusty Hiroki Kuroda , who had not pitched in a while due to injury.   Ryan Howard ...

Phillies-Dodgers NLCS Betting Preview: Odds and Prediction
midwestsportsfans.com 10/14/2009 — Even if you prefer NFL betting or mixed martial arts or NASCAR or whatever, it’s tough for any sports fan to deny the appeal of October baseball. The crisp fall air, the drama of a one-on-one matchup between hitter and pitcher — ahhh, you have to love it. Time to preview the National ...

Going 3-0 in the NLDS and Having Lefty Starters: Do the Dodgers Have an Advantage?
thegoodphight.com 10/14/2009 — Floating out in the commentariat netherworld are two ideas suggesting that the Dodgers have an advantage over the Phillies in the NLCS. First, there's the 3-0 advantage.  This argument notes that the Dodgers easily swept the Cardinals , ...

Phillies' Cliff Lee, Ryan Howard a lethal combo — USATODAY.com MLB - Top Stories 10/20/2009
Pitcher Cliff Lee and first baseman Ryan Howard are each a Mr. October for the Philadelphia Phillies.

Howard ties Gehrig's playoff RBI streak (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - MLB News 10/20/2009
Ryan Howard hit a two-run homer in the first inning Monday night to give him eight straight postseason games with at least one RBI, tying Lou Gehrig's major league record set more than seven decades ago. Howard connected for Philadelphia in Game 4 of ...

Howard, Blanton put Phillies up in Game 4 — Examiner Sports 10/20/2009
Ryan Howard hit a two-run homer and tied Lou Gehrig's major league record of eight straight postseason games with at least one RBI, giving the Philadelphia Phillies a 2-0 lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers after three innings Monday night in Game 4 of ...

Howard, Blanton put Phillies up in Game 4 — The Seattle Times: Sports 10/20/2009
Ryan Howard hit a two-run homer and tied Lou Gehrig's major league record of eight straight postseason games with at least one RBI, giving the Philadelphia Phillies a 2-0 lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers after three innings Monday night in Game 4 of ...

Howard, Blanton put Phillies up in Game 4 — Boston.com -- Baseball News 10/20/2009
Ryan Howard hit a two-run homer and tied Lou Gehrig's major league record of eight straight postseason games with at least one RBI, giving the Philadelphia Phillies a 2-0 lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers after three innings Monday night in Game 4 of ...