NLCS

- Determines the National League Champion
- Represents National League in World Series
- Began in 1969
- 1985: Became best of seven series
- 1994: NLCS features winners of National league division series

The National League Championship Series (NLCS) is a best four out of seven playoff series between the winners of the two National League Division series. The winner earns the right to represent the National League in the World Series.
In 2008, the Los Angeles Dodgers faced the Philadelphia Phillies.
Recent National League Champions
- 2007: Colorado Rockies
- 2006: St. Louis Cardinals
- 2005: Houston Astros
- 2004: St. Louis Cardinals
- 2003: Florida Marlins
- 2002: San Francisco Giants
- 2001: Arizona Diamondbacks
- 2000: New York Mets
- 1999: Atlanta Braves
- 1998: San Diego Padres
- 1997: Florida Marlins
- 1996: Atlanta Braves
- 1995: Atlanta Braves
- 1994: Canceled due to Players Strike
- 1993: Philadelphia Phillies
- 1992: Atlanta Braves
- 1991: Atlanta Braves
- 1990: Cincinnati Reds

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2008 NLCS Schedule
- Mahalo's Guide to National League Championship Series
- Dodgers vs. Phillies
- 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
2008 MLB National League Championship Series News
- ESPN Video: Breaking Down the Phillies NLCS Victory (Time: 3:25)
- MLB.com: National League Championship Series
- ESPN.com: NLCS
- SI.com: Dodgers ready to battle Phillies (October 5, 2008)
- MLB.com: Breaking down the NLCS (October 5, 2008)
- MLB.com: LA, Philly a perfect NLCS matchup (October 5, 2008)
Los Angeles Dodgers Projected Starting Lineup
- 1. Rafael Furcal- SS
- 2. Russell Martin- C
- 3. Manny Ramirez- LF
- 4. James Loney- 1B
- 5. Casey Blake- 3B
- 6. Andre Ethier- RF
- 7. Matt Kemp- CF
- 8. Blake DeWitt- 2B
- 9. Pitcher's Spot
Philadelphia Phillies Projected Starting Lineup
1. Jimmy Rollins- SS
2. Chase Utley- 2B
3. Jason 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

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