At Philadelphia:
Juan Uribe hit the game-winning home run in the top of the eighth inning with two outs as the San Francisco Giants came back from an early two-run deficit to defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 Saturday night and won the National League Championship Series four games to two. The Giants will now prepare for their first World Series since 2002. They will host the Texas Rangers back in San Francisco for the opening contest this coming Wednesday.
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Saturday, October 23, 2010
Thursday, October 21, 2010
NLCS: Three-Run Third and Jayson Werth Solo Shot Send Series Back To Philadelphia
At San Francisco:
The Philadelphia Phillies, with Roy Halladay outdueling Tim Lincecum, got three runs in their half of the third inning, along with Jayson Werth's solo homer in the ninth inning, to defeat the San Francisco Giants 4-2 on Thursday in game four of the National League Championship Series. The series, which the Giants still lead three games to two, returns to Philadelphia for game six on Saturday.
The Philadelphia Phillies, with Roy Halladay outdueling Tim Lincecum, got three runs in their half of the third inning, along with Jayson Werth's solo homer in the ninth inning, to defeat the San Francisco Giants 4-2 on Thursday in game four of the National League Championship Series. The series, which the Giants still lead three games to two, returns to Philadelphia for game six on Saturday.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
NLCS: Sac Fly Sends Winning Run Home As Giants Take 3-1 Series Lead
At San Francisco:
Juan Uribe's sacrifice fly in the ninth inning sent Aubrey Huff home with the winning run as the San Francisco Giants defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 on Wednesday to take a three-games-to-one lead in the National League Championship Series. The Giants can lock up their first National League pennant since 2002 with a win at home on Thursday night.
Juan Uribe's sacrifice fly in the ninth inning sent Aubrey Huff home with the winning run as the San Francisco Giants defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 on Wednesday to take a three-games-to-one lead in the National League Championship Series. The Giants can lock up their first National League pennant since 2002 with a win at home on Thursday night.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
NLCS: Seven Shutout Innings From Matt Cain Help Propel Giants To 2-1 Series Lead
At San Francisco:
Matt Cain pitched seven shutout innings (surrendering only two hits) while Cody Ross hit an RBI single in the fourth inning to break a scoreless tie as the San Francisco Giants defeated the visiting Philadelphia Phillies 3-0 in game three of the National League Championship Series on Tuesday to take a two-games-to-one lead.
Matt Cain pitched seven shutout innings (surrendering only two hits) while Cody Ross hit an RBI single in the fourth inning to break a scoreless tie as the San Francisco Giants defeated the visiting Philadelphia Phillies 3-0 in game three of the National League Championship Series on Tuesday to take a two-games-to-one lead.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
NLCS: Solid Pitching From Roy Oswalt+ Big Seventh Inning=Series-Tying Win For Phillies
At Philadelphia:
Roy Oswalt pitched eight strong innings of three-hit baseball and a big four-run seventh inning helped decide matters as the Philadelphia Phillies squared the National League Championship Series at one game apiece on Sunday night with a 6-1 home win over the San Francisco Giants.
Roy Oswalt pitched eight strong innings of three-hit baseball and a big four-run seventh inning helped decide matters as the Philadelphia Phillies squared the National League Championship Series at one game apiece on Sunday night with a 6-1 home win over the San Francisco Giants.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
NLCS: Tim Lincecum Outduels Roy Halladay and Cody Ross Bangs Two Homers As Giants Take Series Opener
At Philadelphia:
Outfielder Cody Ross hit two home runs off Phillies starter Roy Halladay on Saturday night while Tim Lincecum outdueled his Philadelphia counterpart as the San Francisco Giants defeated Philly 4-3 in game one of the National League Championship Series.
Outfielder Cody Ross hit two home runs off Phillies starter Roy Halladay on Saturday night while Tim Lincecum outdueled his Philadelphia counterpart as the San Francisco Giants defeated Philly 4-3 in game one of the National League Championship Series.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
MLB Playoffs: Cole Hamels Handcuffs Reds, Seals Series Sweep For Phillies
At Cincinnati:
Cole Hammels pitched a five-hit, nine-strikeout complete game shutout, while Chase Utley hit a home run as the Philadelphia Phillies blanked the Cincinnati Reds 2-0 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep of their National League divisional playoff series. The Phils will take part in their third consecutive National League championship series, which will start this coming Saturday in Philadelphia.
Cole Hammels pitched a five-hit, nine-strikeout complete game shutout, while Chase Utley hit a home run as the Philadelphia Phillies blanked the Cincinnati Reds 2-0 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep of their National League divisional playoff series. The Phils will take part in their third consecutive National League championship series, which will start this coming Saturday in Philadelphia.
Friday, October 08, 2010
MLB Playoffs: Phils Erase Four-Run Deficit To Take 2-0 Series Lead
At Philadelphia:
The Philadelphia Phillies came back from a four-run deficit after 4 1/2 innings and defeated the Cincinnati Reds, whose relief pitching and defense failed them, 7-4 in game two of their National League divisional playoff series. The Phils can finish off the Reds with a win on Sunday night in Cincinnati. With Cincy leading 4-3 heading into the bottom of the seventh inning, Reds' rookie relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman hit Chase Utley with a 101-mile-per-hour fastball. With runners at first and second with one out, Jimmy Rollins hit a line drive that right fielder Jay Bruce turned into a two-base error. Chase Utley scored the tying run from second base. Next, the right fielder threw to second baseman Brandon Phillips, who dropped the ball for another error, allowing Jayson Werth to score what proved to be the winning run for the Phillies.
The Philadelphia Phillies came back from a four-run deficit after 4 1/2 innings and defeated the Cincinnati Reds, whose relief pitching and defense failed them, 7-4 in game two of their National League divisional playoff series. The Phils can finish off the Reds with a win on Sunday night in Cincinnati. With Cincy leading 4-3 heading into the bottom of the seventh inning, Reds' rookie relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman hit Chase Utley with a 101-mile-per-hour fastball. With runners at first and second with one out, Jimmy Rollins hit a line drive that right fielder Jay Bruce turned into a two-base error. Chase Utley scored the tying run from second base. Next, the right fielder threw to second baseman Brandon Phillips, who dropped the ball for another error, allowing Jayson Werth to score what proved to be the winning run for the Phillies.
Wednesday, October 06, 2010
Not Bad For A Postseason Debut: Roy Halladay Pitches First Postseason No-Hitter Since '56
At Philadephia:
Roy Halliday---making his post-season debut---pitched the first post-season no-hitter since Don Larsen's perfect game in the 1956 World Series on Wednesday. He gave up one walk and struck out eight batters as the Philadelphia Phillies blanked the visiting Cincinnati Reds 4-0 in the opening game of their National League divisional playoff series. This marks the Reds' first playoff appearance since 1995.
Roy Halliday---making his post-season debut---pitched the first post-season no-hitter since Don Larsen's perfect game in the 1956 World Series on Wednesday. He gave up one walk and struck out eight batters as the Philadelphia Phillies blanked the visiting Cincinnati Reds 4-0 in the opening game of their National League divisional playoff series. This marks the Reds' first playoff appearance since 1995.
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