2007 NLCS vs Colorado Rockies
Rockies sweep Padres in 2007 NLCS, capture first pennant.
The 2007 National League Championship Series (NLCS) was a 4-game sweep by the Colorado Rockies over the San Diego Padres. The Rockies won the series 4–0 to capture their first-ever National League pennant.
Quick Facts
- Series result
- Rockies won 4-0
- Mvp corrected
- No NLCS MVP was awarded in 2007.
- Series duration
- 4 Games
Lore & Background
The Rockies entered the NLCS after a historic stretch run: they won 14 of their final 15 regular-season games, including a 9–8, 13-inning tie-breaker victory over the Padres for the wild card. They then swept their first seven playoff games to win the pennant, having won 21 of 22 games overall before the World Series.
Reader's Guide
The series lasted 4 games. The Rockies swept the Padres to advance to the World Series, where they were swept by the Boston Red Sox. No NLCS MVP was awarded in 2007.
Did You Know?
- The Rockies' 2007 season was their first postseason berth since 1995 and their first winning season since 2000.
- The Rockies won 21 of 22 games from mid-September through the NLCS, a run fans called 'Rocktober'.
- The tie-breaker game against the Padres is considered part of the regular season, giving the Rockies an official record of 90–73.
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