The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2008 NLCS to earn a trip to the 2008 World Series.

The Phillies defeated the Dodgers 4 games to 1 to become the National League Champions.

In the first game of the 2008 National League Championship Series, the Phillies defeated the Dodgers by a score of 3-2. Dodgers pitcher Derek Lowe had never given up home runs to Chase Utley or Pat Burrell, but both struck gold on Thursday night in the sixth inning to give the Phillies the lead.

In the second game, the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers by a score of 8-5.

In game three the Dodgers jumped on the Phillies, scoring early and often. The game was never in doubt after the first inning as the Dodgers won easily 7 to 2.

In game four the Dodgers led late, but a clutch two-run home run from Shane Victorino tied the game at 5-5; then a two-run homer by pinch hitter Matt Stairs put the Phillies up for good. The final score was Phillies 7, Dodgers 5. The win put the Phillies one win away from the World Series.

In game five the Phillies started the offensive attack with a lead-off home run by Jimmy Rollins and they never looked back, leading the entire game with excellent pitching from ace Cole Hamels. The final score was Phillies 5, Dodgers 1.

The Dodgers defeated the National League Central champion Chicago Cubs in a three-game sweep in the 2008 National League Division Series.

The Phillies defeated the wild card champion Milwaukee Brewers 3 games to 1 in the other NLDS series.

Philadelphia heads to the World Series to face the winner of the American League Championship Series.MLB.com: LA, Philly a perfect NLCS matchup

• Best of Seven Series
• Game 1 Dodgers at Phillies Oct. 9 8:22 pm FOX
  • Final Score: Dodgers 2 - Phillies 3
• Game 2 Dodgers at Phillies Oct. 10 4:35 pm FOX
  • Final Score: Dodgers 5- Phillies 8
• Game 3 Phillies at Dodgers Oct. 12 8:22 pm FOX
  • Final Score: Dodgers 7- Phillies 2
• Game 4 Phillies at Dodgers Oct. 13 8:22 pm FOX
  • Final Score: Dodgers 5- Phillies 7
• Game 5* Phillies at Dodgers Oct. 15 8:22 pm FOX
  • Final Score: Dodgers 1- Phillies 5
• Game 6* Dodgers at Phillies Oct. 17 8:22 pm FOX
• Game 7* Dodgers at Phillies Oct. 18 8:22 pm FOX
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1. Rafael Furcal
2. Russell Martin- C
3. Andre Ethier- RF
4. Manny Ramirez- LF
5. James Loney- 1B
6. Casey Blake- 3B
7. Matt Kemp- CF
8. Blake DeWitt- 2B
9. Pitcher's Spot

1. Jimmy Rollins- SS
2. Chase Utley- 2B
3. Jayson Werth- RF
4. Ryan Howard- 1B
5. Pat Burrell- LF
6. Shane Victorino - CF
7. Greg Dobbs- 3B
8. Carlos Ruiz - C
9. Pitcher's Spot

• Phillies Brewers
  • Phillies won series 3 games to 1
• 1. Brewers at Phillies 10 / 1 / 08
  • Final Score: Phillies 3 - Brewers 1
• 2. Brewers at Phillies 10 / 2 / 08 6:00 PM
  • Final Score: Phillies 5 - Brewers 2
• 3. Phillies at Brewers 10 / 4 / 08
  • Final Score: Brewers 4 - Phillies 1
• 4. Phillies at Brewers 10 / 5 / 08
  • Final Score: Phillies 6 - Brewers 2

• Cubs Dodgers
  • Dodgers won series 3 games to 0
• 1. Dodgers at Cubs - 10 / 1 / 08 6:30 PM
  • Final Score: Dodgers 7 - Cubs 2
• 2. Dodgers at Cubs - 10 / 2 / 08 9:30 PM
  • Final Score: Dodgers - 10 Cubs - 3
• 3. Cubs at Dodgers - 10 / 4 / 08
  • Final Score: Dodgers - 3 Cubs - 1

• Mahalo's Guide to National League Championship Series
• Best of Seven Series
• Game 1 Dodgers at Phillies Oct. 9 8:22 pm FOX
  • Final Score: Dodgers 2 - Phillies 3 -ESPN Recap
• Game 2 Dodgers at Phillies Oct. 10 4:35 pm FOX
  • Final Score: Dodgers 5- Phillies 8 -ESPN Recap
• Game 3 Phillies at Dodgers Oct. 12 8:22 pm FOX
  • Final Score: Dodgers 7- Phillies 2 -ESPN Recap
• Game 4 Phillies at Dodgers Oct. 13 8:22 pm FOX
  • Final Score: Dodgers 5- Phillies 7 -ESPN Recap
• Game 5* Phillies at Dodgers Oct. 15 8:22 pm FOX
  • Final Score: Dodgers 1- Phillies 5 - ESPN Recap

• 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

1. Jimmy Rollins- SS

2. Chase Utley- 2B

3. Jayson Werth- RF

4. Ryan Howard- 1B

5. Pat Burrell- LF

6. Shane Victorino - CF

7. Greg Dobbs- 3B

8. Carlos Ruiz - C

9. Pitcher's Spot