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Phillies Head to World Series

Posted Oct 15, 08 10:51 PM CDT in Sports 

(AP) – Jimmy Rollins got the Phillies rollin' with a leadoff homer, and they kept right on going. Next stop, the World Series. Rollins homered in the first inning, Cole Hamels pitched his third gem of the playoffs, and Philadelphia beat the bumbling Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 tonight to win the NL championship series 4-1 for its first pennant since 1993.

The NL East champions took advantage of three errors by shortstop Rafael Furcal in the fifth inning and shrugged off another home run by Manny Ramirez. Now, the Phillies go for their second World Series title beginning Wednesday night at Tampa Bay or Boston. The Rays lead the Red Sox 3-1 in the ALCS, which resumes Thursday night at Fenway Park.

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Philadelphia Phillies' Jimmy Rollins hits a home run during the first inning.   (David J. Phillip)
Philadelphia Phillies' Jimmy Rollins is congratulated by Chase Utley (26) after hitting a home run during the first inning.   (Kevork Djansezian)
Los Angeles Dodgers' Manny Ramirez during the eighth inning in Game 5.   (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cole Hamels throws a pitch in the 2nd inning.   (AP Photo)
hillies' Ryan Howard reacts after hitting an RBI single during the third inning in.   (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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