NLCS GAME 5: PHILLIES NATIONAL LEAGUE CHAMPIONS

The Dodgers v. Phillies game was a good one. A good one for the Phillies and a bad one for the Dodgers. The Phillies were playing at another level last night. They scored in the 1st inning setting the tone for the rest of the game. Billingsley couldn't cut it last night and was taken out of the game after pitching 2 3/4 innings. The Dodgers had 7 different pitchers go out to the mound but the damage of 5 runs was already done and there was no going back. The Dodgers did manage to score 1 run thanks to Manny's solo homer. That was the HIGHLIGHT of the Dodgers, which brought hope that there will be a comeback but unfortunately it did not happen. They did have opportunities to score, sorry to say but DeWitt did cost them some, handing the Phillies 2 double plays both times he went up to the plate. Furcal also made some errors last night that cost the Dodgers the game, however this game is a team effort and as a team they could not deliver against the Phillies defense. Cole Hamels pitched for 7 innings, showcasing his athletic ability and talent. Shane Victorino was on fire in the outfield last night, catching everything the Dodgers hit at him and did not let anything pass him even if it meant running into the wall. The game ended with Loney on 2nd base and Garciaparra at bat hitting a pop up behind the plate and Ruiz catching it for the last out in the game. The Phillies won the NLCS and move onto the WORLD SERIES. The game was devastating for Dodgers fans and even the Dodgers themselves. They were emotional after the game and Casey Blake was holding back the tears as he was being interviewed. But you do have to hand it to the Phillies, they played very well and very hard.

Phillies win 5-1

Chevrolet Player of the Game: Cole Hamels (pitched 7 innings)

Celebrities at the game included Henry Winkler, Alyssa Milano, and Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa.

Source: ME watching the game on FOX, Pic