From underdogs to World Series contenders. Such is the case this 2022 National League Championship Series, when the San Diego Padres face off against the Philadelphia Phillies This unlikely pair have faced better teams, strong lineups, better pitching and yet they've overcome everything to get to where they are. Philadelphia barely made the playoffs, winning the second Wild Card spot and defeating the St Louis Cardinals in the Wild Card Series. They then knocked off the defending World Series champions the Atlanta Braves Anything is possible for this team. They have a great lineup, and their pitching has stepped up big
The Padres have also been one of the postseasons most unlikely stories - defeating arguably the best team in Major League Baseball, the Los Angeles Dodgers The Padres lineup features two of the game's best hitters in Manny Machado and Juan Soto. All-star reliever Josh Hader has also been a big difference maker for the Padres.
Game 1 of the 2022 NLCS kicks off at PETCO Park, before heading back to Philadelphi's Citizens Bank Park.
