The Dodgers defeated the Chicago Cubs in three straight games. The Dodgers began the series by winning both games in Chicago, then finished the series in Los Angeles to complete the sweep. It was the first post season series victory for the Dodgers since 1988, when the franchise last won the World Series.MLB.com: Confident Dodgers set for NLCS, Philis

The Dodgers will face the Philadelphia Phillies for the National League championship series.MLB: Phillies advance... (October 5, 2008)

1. All games aired on (TBS) Turner Broadcasting System and ESPN Radio
2. Chicago Cubs are the National League Central champions
3. Los Angeles Dodgers are the National League West champions
4. Cubs Manager: Lou Piniella
5. Cubs General Manager: Jim Hendry
6. Cubs Stadium: Wrigley Field
7. Cubs reached post season in 2007 and 2008
8. Dodgers Manager: Joe Torre
9. Dodgers General Manager: Ned Colletti
10. Dodgers Stadium: Dodger Stadium

1. Game 1 final score: Dodgers - 7 Cubs - 2 (10/1/08)
2. Game 2 final score: Dodgers - 10 Cubs - 3 (10/2/08)
3. Game 3 final score: Dodgers - 3 Cubs - 1 (10/4/08)

1. Alfonso Soriano - LF
2. Ryan Theriotl - SS
3. Derrek Lee - 1B
4. Aramis Ramirez - 3B
5. Jim Edmonds - CF
6. Geovany Soto - C
7. Mark DeRosa - 2B
8. Kosuke Fukudome - RF
9. Pitchers Spot

• 1. Russell Martin- C
• 2. Andre Ethier- RF
• 3. Manny Ramirez- LF
• 4. James Loney- 1B
• 5. Casey Blake- 3B
• 6. Matt Kemp- CF
• 7. Blake DeWitt- 2B
• 8. Angel Berroa- SS
• 9. Pitcher's Spot

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