It’s on to the NLCS for Phillies!
Philadelphia clinches series behind Ramirez's bat, Zarzour's arm
October 9, 2007
Rookie
Francisco Ramirez hit two home runs, and the Philadelphia Phillies won the decisive Game Five of the National League Divisional Series 3-1 against Arizona last night.
The 24-year-old first baseman, new to the league this season from the Mexican professional circuit, belted a two-run shot in the second inning and stroked a solo shot in the seventh.
Philadelphia now moves on to face the red-hot Houston Astros in a rematch of the 2005 National League Championship Series. Houston beat the Dodgers three games to one, getting big hitting up and down the lineup.
Andrew Zarzour picked the pitching win for the Phils last night. He threw a six-inning two-hitter, allowing just one earned run. He struck out five. Closer
Jon Ratlif earned his third save of the post-season. His ERA is still a perfect 0.00 in the playoffs.
Four Philadelphia relievers allowed only one hit over the final three innings.
The Phillies look to start 20-game winner
Josh Johnson in Game One of the NLCS. Zarzour likely won’t be available until Game Three or Four.
In the American League, the two best teams in baseball, record-wise, will square off for the right to go to the World Series. Boston and Detroit each won their respective ALDS series 3-1.