Phillies vs. Dodgers NLCS Recap

The 2009 NLCS is a very exciting battle between the Philadelphia Phillies, the defending 2008 World Series champions, and the Los Angeles Dodgers, the team that finished the 2009 baseball regular season with the best record in the league. National.

Game 1 has already taken place, but no other to date, and this will undoubtedly be a great series if Game 1 is any indicator. The Dodgers threatened to tie the Phillies on a few occasions after falling behind early, but their efforts fell short late because they weren’t enough.

Cole Hamels came to the Phillies when they needed him most, just as he has typically done in playoff situations for the team. Clayton Kershaw, on the other hand, looked unpolished and shaky, as you’d expect for someone just 21 years old.

Still, there are plenty of games left to play in this series and it’s anyone’s game. The experience factor has to go to Philadelphia, having played in the 2008 World Series and having won. At the same time, however, Joe Torre’s playoff experience cannot be discounted or overlooked. He has the know how to take this team far, not to mention the presence of Manny Ramirez as the leader of the team.

The Dodgers must win Game 2 to level the playing field. Trying to beat the Phillies after losing their first 2 games at home would be a pretty daunting task. Let’s see if they can match it.