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    Series: PHI leads 2-0Los Angeles vs Philadelphia
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    Series: BOS leads 1-0 Boston vs Tampa Bay
  • Game 1 @ PHI LAD 2, PHI 3 Final
  • Game 2 @ PHI LAD 5, PHI 8 Final
  • Game 3 @ LAD

    Kuroda vs. Moyer

    Sun, Oct 12 8:22pm EDT

  • Game 4 @ LAD

    Mon, Oct 13 8:22pm EDT

  • Game 5 @ LAD

    Wed, Oct 15 8:22pm EDT

  • Game 6 @ PHI

    Fri, Oct 17 8:22pm EDT

  • Game 7 @ PHI

    Sat, Oct 18 8:22pm EDT

Los Angeles

Playoff Stats

Hitting
Avg
.238
SLG
.395
Runs
27
SB
0
Pitching
ERA
3.14
WHIP
1.33
Strikeouts
38
Runs allowed
17
Los Angeles

(84-78)

Philadelphia

Playoff Stats

Hitting
Avg
.259
SLG
.456
Runs
26
SB
5
Pitching
ERA
2.72
WHIP
1.13
Strikeouts
54
Runs allowed
16
Philadelphia

(92-70)

Jose Mota Jose Mota's Scorecard

Jose Mota's Scorecard
Phillies Category Dodgers Reason
Dodgers Hitting The Phillies will need more from Chase Utley and Ryan Howard than they got during the NLDS. Manny Ramirez, a healthy Rafael Furcal and hot-hitting Dodgers youngsters will be hard to stop.
Dodgers Pitching Cole Hamels and Brad Lidge are Phillies' stalwarts, but others will need to step up, especially Brett Myers. Playoff veteran Derek Lowe leads by example and the influence of Greg Maddux on youngsters is obvious.
Defense Phillies Natural leader Jimmy Rollins sets the tempo of a Phillies defense that can cover ground, especially in CF with Shane Victorino. Dodgers catcher Russell Martin must keep his pitchers working at a fast clip.
Dodgers Manager Joe Torre's wealth of October experience could be the difference for the Dodgers. Charley Manuel has already taken the Phillies farther than in 2007, and he uses his bench and bullpen effectively.
Dodgers Intangibles The Phillies carry a big chip on their shoulder and the city is crying for a winner. But the Manny Effect kept the Dodgers loose and focused enough to win their first playoff series in 20 years.
Jose's Pick: Dodgers

Jose's Pick is the DODGERS. The Dodgers look like a team with momentum and with young players stepping up to the challenge, especially after cruising through Wrigley.

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    Los Angeles Dodgers

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