The 2010 NLCS will kick off between the Philadelphia Phillies, and San Francisco Giants this Saturday on FOX. Out of the National League teams that made the playoffs, this is probably the most intriguing matchup. The two teams sport the best starting rotations in baseball. The Phillies will be sending Roy Halladay, Roy Oswalt, Cole Hamels, and Joe Blanton to the mound, while the Giants will counter with Tim Lincecum, Matt Cain, Jonathan Sanchez, and Madison Bumgarner.



The 2010 NLCS TV Schedule is as follows with the predicted pitching matchups:
NLCS Game 1 – SF @ PHI Saturday, October 16 on FOX TV – No time announced yet – Tim Lincecum Vs. Roy Halladay
NLCS Game 2 – SF @ PHI Sunday, October 17 on FOX TV – No time announced yet – Matt Cain Vs. Roy Oswalt
NLCS Game 3 – PHI @ SF Tuesday, October 19 on FOX TV – No time announced yet – Cole Hamels Vs. Jonathan Sanchez
NLCS Game 4 – PHI @ SF Wednesday, October 20 on FOX TV – No time announced yet – Joe Blanton Vs. Madison Bumgarner
NLCS Game 5 (If necessary) – PHI @ SF Thursday, October 21 on FOX TV – No time announced yet – Tim Lincecum Vs. Roy Halladay
NLCS Game 6 (If necessary) – SF @ PHI Saturday, October 23 on FOX TV – No time announced yet – Matt Cain Vs. Roy Oswalt
NLCS Game 7 (If necessary) – SF @ PHI Sunday, October 24 on FOX TV – No time announced yet – Cole Hamels Vs. Jonathan Sanchez

It should be a great series. The Phillies appear to have the advantage on paper, but anything can happen in the National League Championship Series.

Our 2010 NLCS Picks:
Game 1 – Phillies win 4-1
Game 2 – Giants win 5-3
Game 3 – Phillies win 6-0
Game 4 – Giants win 7-2
Game 5 – Phillies win 5-3
Game 6 – Phillies win 9-2

Phillies in 6

Let’s hear your predictions.