NLCS Basics

My Fellow Phans,

With the NLCS less than 24 hours away, I think it’s as good as time as any to break down this upcoming series with the Giants. So here is you’re NLCS Headquarters. Everything you need to know about the series will be contained in this blog post and future posts. Enjoy!

Part 1of my NLCS coverage; The NLCS Basics:

Here is the upcoming schedule for this series:

Game 1 in Philadelphia: Saturday Oct. 16 at 7:57
Game 2 in Philadelphia: Sunday Oct. 17 at 8:19
Game 3 in SF: Tuesday Oct. 19 at 4:19
Game 4 in SF: Wednesday Oct. 20 at 7:57
Game 5 in SF: Thursday Oct. 21 at 7:57 (if necessary)
Game 6 in Philadelphia: Saturday Oct. 23 at 3:57 (if necessary)
Game 7 in Philadelphia: Sunday Oct. 24 at 7:57 (if necessary)

Note: times are eastern and subject to change

Who will we see on the field? Well, here is your answer:  

Phillies NLCS Roster:

Rotation:
SP Roy Halladay (RHP)
SP Roy Oswalt (RHP)
SP Cole Hamels (LHP)
SP Joe Blanton (RHP)

Bullpen:
RHP Kyle Kendrick
RHP Chad Durbin
RHP Jose Contreras
RHP Ryan Madson
RHP Brad Lidge
LHP Antonio Bastardo
LHP J.C. Romero

Starters:
C Carlos Ruiz
1B Ryan Howard
2B Chase Utley
SS Jimmy Rollins
3B Placido Polanco
LF Raul Ibanez
CF Shane Victorino
RF Jayson Werth

Bench:
1B Mike Sweeney (R)
1B/OF Ross Gload (L)
OF Ben Francisco (R)
INF Wilson Valdez (R)
OF Domonic Brown (L)
C Brian Schneider (L)

Pitching Matchups for this series (Games 1-3):

Game 1: Saturday

Roy Halladay (21-10 2.44 ERA season /  1-0 0.00 ERA postseason / 0-1 6.43 ERA vs. Giants in ’10)

Vs.

Tim Lincecum (16-10 3.43 ERA season / 1-0 0.00 ERA postseason / 0-0 2.16 ERA vs. Phillies in ’10)

Game 2: Sunday

Roy Oswalt (13-13 2.76 ERA season / 0-0 5.40 ERA postseason / 1-3 3.33 ERA vs. Giants in ’10)

Vs.

Jonathon Sanchez (13-9 3.07 ERA season / 0-0 1.23 ERA postseason / 2-0 1.38 ERA vs. Phillies in ’10)

Game 3: Tuesday

Cole Hamels (12-11 3.06 ERA season / 1-0 0.00 ERA postseason / 0-1 7.36 ERA vs. Giants in ’10)

Vs.

Matt Cain (13-11 3.14 ERA season / 0-0 0.00 ERA postseason / 0-1 3.00 ERA vs. Phillies in ’10)

Game 4: Wednesday *

Joe Blanton (9-6 4.82 ERA season / No postseason totals / 1-0 2.84 ERA vs. Giants in ’10)

Vs.

Madison Bumgarner (7-6 3.00 ERA season / 1-0 3.00 ERA postseason / Did not face Phillies in ’10)

*These pitchers are probable starters, but could change varying on the series situation

Look for upcoming posts with series breakdown and previews.

Until we meet again Phillies fans; Happy Readings and Go Phillies!