The winner would advance to the World Series.
In 1982 and 1986, they were one victory from advancing to the World Series.
Bonds has played in three league championship series, but his teams have never advanced to the World Series.
In the previous three post seasons, the team with the best record in each league advanced to the World Series.
The Cardinals went on to win that game 6-0 to advance to the World Series.
The Cubs prevailed 4-2, and advanced to the 1908 World Series.
The Rangers advanced to the World Series for the first time.
The Orioles easily won this game and advanced to the World Series.
Thus, the Phillies advanced to the World Series for the first time since 1993.
The Mets had not reached first place this late in the season since 2000, the year they advanced to the World Series.