the Phillies win the NLCS behind the pitching of Steve Carlton and the power of Gary Matthews’ three-run homer

On October 8, 1983 — In front of 64,494 fans at Veterans Stadium, the Phillies win the NLCS over the Los Angeles Dodgers behind the pitching of Steve Carlton and the power of Gary Matthews’ three-run homer in the 1st inning and Sixto Lezcano hits a two-run homer in the 6th in the 7-2. Philadelphia will take on the Orioles in the Fall Classic, which becomes known as the I-95 World Series.

Gary Matthews wins the Series MVP.

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