NLCS Game One Notes
mopupduty.com 10/10/2008 — Notes on Lowe, Hamels, Madison and utility man Eric Bruntlett.

It's Not All About Furcal
firenedcollettinow.com 10/10/2008 — Yes, Furcal probably blew this game for Lowe with his error in the bottom of the 6th inning. After that, Lowe looked unnerved (which is partially his fault) and then proceeded to give up 2 home runs. If Furcal makes that play, I firmly believe Lowe keeps on rolling. That said, the blame is not...

MLB Postseason Recap
allhiphopsports.blogspot.com 10/10/2008 — Here is a recap of last night's Game 1 of the NLCS: Philadelphia Phillies 3 Los Angeles Dodgers 2 : I had put Chase Utley, Ryan Howard, & Pat Burrell on notice for Game 1 and boy did Utley and Burrell come up big for the Phillies.

Thursday Night Liveglog Club: Dodgers at Phillies, NLCS Game One
walkoffwalk.com 10/10/2008 — Folks, I couldn't be more excited about tonight's playoff game. I could bore you with stats and matchups and predictions and whatnot, but we've had enough build-up all friggin' week long. It's Cole Hamels versus Derek Lowe at Citizens Bank Park ...

NLCS Game One Recap - Phillies defeat Dodgers 3-2
thegoodphight.com 10/10/2008 — You know, I just spent two hours driving home from the game on the NJ Turnpike thinking about what to write about this game.  Lemme start with a little WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am of a particular generation that ...

NLCS has all the makings of a classic — Major League Baseball News 10/10/2008
With the Manny Ramirez-Charlie Manuel connection well established and Black Friday looming in the past, the Dodgers and Phillies meet with a rich array of history that could make the National League Championship Series an instant classic.

Phillies-Dodgers: Third Time (Through the Lineup) is the Charm for Philly — Bleacher Report - MLB 10/10/2008
In football, you always hear about "halftime adjustments." In baseball, it's a little different; there is no break to analyze what the other team is doing to you.  Good starting pitchers will set batters up early in the game, often using their ...

Furcal's error opens door for Phillies — Major League Baseball News 10/10/2008
Though Phillies' three-run sixth inning on Thursday began with Rafael Furcal's throwing error, both Dodgers starter Derek Lowe and manager Joe Torre insisted that the gaffe didn't affect him. And given Lowe's history in postseason games, it seems ...

The Dodgers Face Adversity for the First Time — Bleacher Report - MLB 10/10/2008
From the beginning it looked like another Dodger road win. Veteran pitcher Derek Lowe was on target, escaping jams and forcing the Phillies into grounders with his signature sinker. He almost looked as good as he did in Game One in Chicago. It also ...

Phillies-Dodgers: Welcome to the Playoff(s) Chase — Bleacher Report - MLB 10/10/2008
You can read my headline any way you wish. Both applied last night in Game One. Biggest Philadelphia win since Game One of the 2001 NBA Finals . As amped as I was for game one of the National League Championship Series between my  ...