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National League Championship Series

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sports2 years ago

"Assessing the Phillies' Historic Collapse in 2023"

The Philadelphia Phillies' loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks in the National League Championship Series ranks among the most disappointing collapses in the team's history. After a strong start to the postseason, the Phillies struggled in the final five games, batting poorly and losing both crucial home games. The defeat left players and fans stunned and disappointed, with many feeling that the team had underachieved and failed to live up to its potential.

sports2 years ago

"Phillies' World Series hopes dashed in Game 7 loss to Diamondbacks"

The Philadelphia Phillies fell short of a second-straight World Series appearance, losing to the Arizona Diamondbacks in a Game 7 of the National League Championship Series. Despite the loss, fans expressed their unwavering support for the team and optimism for the next season. The Phillies' manager praised the Diamondbacks for their victory and commended his team's determination throughout the season. This was the first Game 7 in the Phillies' franchise history. The Diamondbacks will now face the Texas Rangers in the World Series.

sports2 years ago

"Bryce Harper's Power Leads Phillies to NLCS Game 1 Victory"

Bryce Harper celebrates his 31st birthday with a historic performance, hitting a home run and driving in a run to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 5-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series. Harper's home run, along with two others by Kyle Schwarber and Nick Castellanos, set the tone for the Phillies' power show, as they hit a total of 16 home runs this postseason, out-homering their opponents by 12. The Phillies have now won a record 10 consecutive postseason games at Citizens Bank Park against National League teams.

sports2 years ago

"Arizona Diamondbacks Make History with Homer-Filled Inning, Shocking Sweep of Dodgers"

The Arizona Diamondbacks shocked the Los Angeles Dodgers with a historic third inning, hitting four home runs to complete a three-game sweep in the National League Division Series. This marks the Diamondbacks' first trip to the NLCS since 2007, while the Dodgers head home for the offseason. The Dodgers' rotation struggled, allowing 13 runs in the series, while Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman had a rough NLDS, going a combined 1 for 21. The Diamondbacks' aggressive bullpen strategy paid off, and they will now face either the Atlanta Braves or Philadelphia Phillies in the NLCS.