Sun 08/24/2008, Game 2, First round playoffs
The Cubs won the nightcap 7-3 to sweep the first round playoff series and advance to the NLCS for the first time since 2003. John Gordon gave up a run in the first and 2 meaningless runs in the 7th while dominating the middle innings to lead the Cubs to the victory. The Cubs scored 2 runs in the first on Earl Carpenter's homer over the wall in center and added 5 runs in the second inning.

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	Runs	Hits	Errs
Cubs	2	5	0	0	0	0	0	7	12	0
Phillies	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	3	7	0

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The Cubs made it back to the NLCS for the first time since 2003 with a 7-1 and 7-3 sweep of the Phillies on 8/24.
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Last updated: 08/25/2008