LOS ANGELES (AP) -The Philadelphia Phillies used their favorite staple, the long ball, to move within one win of the World Series.
Shane Victorino and much-traveled pinch-hitter Matt Stairs hit two-run homers off two of Los Angeles’ most reliable relievers in the eighth inning Monday night, lifting the Phillies to a 7-5 victory over the Dodgers and a 3-1 lead in the NL championship series.
It was the first time the visiting team has won a game in 12 meetings between the teams this year.
Phillies ace Cole Hamels, who won the series opener, can pitch Philadelphia into its first World Series in 15 years Wednesday night in Game 5. He’ll be opposed by Game 2 loser Chad Billingsley.
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