The Phillies could not seem to capitalize on any opportunities in Game 1 of the League Championship Series against the San Francisco Giants. Tim Lincecum, the winner of the National League Cy Young Award the past two seasons, went 7 innings, giving up 6 hits and 3 runs while striking out 8 batters. Roy Halladay, on the other hand, went 7 innings, giving up 8 hits and 4 runs while striking out 7 batters. Though both pitchers did not necessarily exceed expectations, they both nevertheless pitched decent games. The long ball was a dominant factor in the game, as Cody Ross, the Giants outfielder, hit two homeruns against Halladay, and Jayson Werth and Carlos Ruiz each hit homeruns to right field against Lincecum. Relief pitchers for both teams did outstanding jobs, as no runs were scored after the starting pitchers exited the game. Brian Wilson, the Giants closer, recorded a 4 out save to give the Giants a 4-3 victory, and with it, a 1-0 series lead against the reigning two time National League Champions.
Roy Oswalt and Jonathan Sanchez face off tonight in Game 2 of the series at 8:00 p.m. on FOX.
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