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Underdog Phillies slay Braves, reach first NLCS since 2010

Field Level Media

The Philadelphia Phillies, the last playoff team to clinch its spot in the regular season, are halfway to being the last team standing.

The host Phillies became the first team to clinch a League Championship Series berth Saturday afternoon, as Brandon Marsh hit a three-run homer in the second inning to key an 8-3 win over the defending World Series champion Atlanta Braves in Game 4 of their National League Division Series.

"You've got to beat the champs to be the champs," Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper told Fox Sports 1 immediately after the game.