PHILADELPHIA -- Though it’s been a while since the Phillies and Dodgers squared off on the game’s biggest stage, there’s no shortage of postseason history -- or iconic moments -- between the two storied franchises.
This year’s matchup in the National League Division Series marks the first time the Phillies and Dodgers have faced each other in the postseason since 2009. It’s the sixth meeting overall, with each of the previous five coming in the NL Championship Series.
Though the Dodgers won the first two meetings, the Phillies have won each of the past three.
Here’s a closer look at each of their previous postseason showdowns:
2009 NLCS
Result: Phillies (4-1)
This one started off with a classic Game 1 pitching matchup between Cole Hamels and Clayton Kershaw -- but it turned into a