For the first time since 2004-05, we will have a rematch in the National League Championship Series as the Los Angeles Dodgers will face the defending World Series champion Philadelphia Phillies for the right to represent the National League in the 2009 World Series.
The National League Championship has had four rematches in history with the Dodgers being inátwo of thoseùthis will be the second time against the Phillies.
NLCS Rematch History:
1977 Los Angeles Dodgers beat Philadelphia Phillies 3-1.
1978 Los Angeles Dodgers beat Philadelphia Phillies 3-1.
1991 Atlanta Braves beat Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3.
1992 Atlanta Braves beat Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3.
2004 St. Louis Cardinals beat Houston Astors 4-3.
2005 Houston Astors beat St. Louis Cardinals 4-2.
2008 Philadelphia Phillies ...
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Los Angeles Dodgers-Philadelphia Phillies: 2009 NLCS Preview
Posted: 12th October 2009 by Adrian Staehle in MLBComments Off on Los Angeles Dodgers-Philadelphia Phillies: 2009 NLCS Preview