ESPN.com · Oct 11, 2024
NLCS history: Winners, key stats on the MLB playoff series
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MLB altered its playoff structure in 1969 and established the League Championship Series. The LCS is a showdown between the winners of the division series to determine which team will represent its respective league -- American League and National League -- in the World Series. Baseball expanded both the ALCS and NLCS in 1985, from a best-of-five to a best-of-seven series.
Here's a look at notable stats from NLCS history:
Franchise with the most appearances
Los Angeles Dodgers, 15
Franchise with the most games played
Los Angeles Dodgers and St. Louis Cardinals are tied with 81 apiece
Franchise with the most wins
Los Angeles Dodgers, 39
Franchise with the most series wins