2007 National League Division Series

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The 2007 National League Division Series (NLDS), the opening round of the 2007 National League playoffs, began on Wednesday, October 3. The NL Division Series consists of three NL division champions and one wild card team, participating in a two best-of-five series. They are:

• (1) Arizona Diamondbacks (Western Division champions, 90-72) vs. (3) Chicago Cubs (Central Division champions, 85-77)
• (2) Philadelphia Phillies (Eastern Division champions, 89-73) vs. (4) Colorado Rockies (Wild Card qualifier, 90-73)

Managers:

• Bob Melvin, Arizona; Lou Piniella, Chicago
• Charlie Manuel, Philadelphia; Clint Hurdle, Colorado

Umpires:

• Ed Montague, Sam Holbrook, Greg Gibson, Mike Everitt, Mike Reilly, Mark Carlson (Diamondbacks-Cubs)
• Dale Scott, Jim Reynolds, Chuck Meriwether, Jeff Kellogg, Derryl Cousins, Ed Hickox (Phillies-Rockies)

The winners of each division series will advance to play each other in the 2007 National League Championship Series.

Matchups

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Chicago Cubs

Game	Score	Date	Starters	Time (ET)
1	Chicago Cubs 1, Arizona Diamondbacks 3	October 3	Carlos Zambrano (ND) vs. Brandon Webb (1-0)	10:07 p.m.
2	Chicago Cubs 4, Arizona Diamondbacks 8	October 4	Ted Lilly (0-1) vs. Doug Davis (1-0)	10:07 p.m.
3	Arizona Diamondbacks at Chicago Cubs	October 6	Livan Hernandez vs. Rich Hill	6:07 p.m.
4	Arizona Diamondbacks at Chicago Cubs	October 7*	Micah Owings vs. Carlos Zambrano	1:07 p.m.§
5	Chicago Cubs at Arizona Diamondbacks	October 9*	Ted Lilly vs. Brandon Webb	10:07 p.m./ 8:37 p.m.

• TV: TBS and TBS HD. Announcers: Dick Stockton, Ron Darling and Marc Fein.

• • * - if necessary

• • § — Telecast on TNT if necessary.

Rosters

Arizona Diamondbacks roster
Active roster				Inactive roster		Coaches/Other
Pitchers Starting rotation 22 Logan Allen 43 Slade Cecconi 52 Jordan Montgomery 32 Brandon Pfaadt Bullpen 37 Kevin Ginkel 56 Brandon Hughes 40 Bryce Jarvis 35 Joe Mantiply 63 Justin Martínez 19 Ryne Nelson 38 Paul Sewald 81 Ryan Thompson 48 Blake Walston		Catchers 16 Tucker Barnhart 14 Gabriel Moreno Infielders  9 Blaze Alexander  4 Ketel Marte 18 Kevin Newman 28 Eugenio Suárez 53 Christian Walker Outfielders  7 Corbin Carroll 15 Randal Grichuk 12 Lourdes Gurriel Jr. 31 Jake McCarthy  3 Joc Pederson 26 Pavin Smith		Pitchers 50 Miguel Castro 65 Luis Frías 23 Zac Gallen 47 Tommy Henry -- Joe Jacques 30 Scott McGough 64 Cristian Mena Catchers 11 José Herrera Infielders 10 Jordan Lawlar  2 Geraldo Perdomo Outfielders  1 Jorge Barrosa  5 Alek Thomas		Manager 17 Torey Lovullo Coaches 82 Jeff Banister (bench) 76 Dan Carlson (assistant pitching) 75 Damion Easley (assistant hitting) 71 Mike Fetters (bullpen) 78 Drew Hedman (assistant hitting) 74 Joe Mather (hitting) 39 Dave McKay (first base) 69 Sharif Othman (bullpen catcher) 21 Tony Perezchica (third base) 83 Jose Queliz (bullpen catcher) 73 Rick Short (assistant hitting) 72 Brent Strom (pitching) 60-day injured list 99 Drey Jameson 29 Merrill Kelly 24 Kyle Nelson 57 Eduardo Rodríguez Restricted list 27 Andrew Saalfrank 26 active, 12 inactive 7-, 10-, or 15-day injured list # Personal leave Roster and coaches updated June 4, 2024 Transactions • Depth chart → All MLB rosters

Chicago Cubs roster
Active roster				Inactive roster		Coaches/Other
Pitchers Starting rotation 72 Javier Assad 32 Ben Brown 18 Shōta Imanaga 35 Justin Steele 50 Jameson Taillon Bullpen 28 Kyle Hendricks 37 Porter Hodge 38 Mark Leiter Jr. 43 Luke Little 49 Tyson Miller 51 Héctor Neris 11 Drew Smyly 19 Hayden Wesneski		Catchers  9 Miguel Amaya 15 Yan Gomes Infielders 13 David Bote 29 Michael Busch  2 Nico Hoerner  5 Christopher Morel  7 Dansby Swanson 16 Patrick Wisdom Outfielders 24 Cody Bellinger 52 Pete Crow-Armstrong  8 Ian Happ 27 Seiya Suzuki 40 Mike Tauchman		Pitchers 25 Yency Almonte 82 Michael Arias 54 Colten Brewer 74 José Cuas 48 Daniel Palencia 71 Keegan Thompson 36 Jordan Wicks Infielders  1 Nick Madrigal 20 Miles Mastrobuoni 22 Matt Mervis 75 Luis Vázquez Outfielders 88 Kevin Alcántara  4 Alexander Canario 94 Brennen Davis		Manager 30 Craig Counsell Coaches 96 James Adduci (assistant hitting/game planning) 63 Juan Cabreja (assistant hitting) 93 Erick Castillo (bullpen catcher) 84 Ryan Flaherty (bench) 33 Willie Harris (third base) 79 Darren Holmes (bullpen) 68 Tommy Hottovy (pitching) 76 Dustin Kelly (hitting) 85 Garrett Lloyd (bullpen catcher) 80 John Mallee (assistant hitting) 53 Daniel Moskos (assistant pitching) 90 Jonathan Mota (major league coach) 55 Mike Napoli (first base) 97 Alex Smith (data development and process) 81 Mark Strittmatter (major league field coordinator) 60-day injured list 73 Adbert Alzolay 45 Caleb Kilian 66 Julian Merryweather 26 active, 14 inactive 7-, 10-, or 15-day injured list # Personal leave Roster and coaches updated June 4, 2024 Transactions • Depth chart → All MLB rosters

Game Summaries

Game 1, October 3

18-game winners Carlos Zambrano and Brandon Webb matched each other pitch for pitch in the opening game of the series. Stephen Drew's 4th inning home run stood as the game's only run until Ryan Theriot's run-scoring single in the 6th tied the game. Unfortunately for Chicago, that would prove to be the Cubs' only run; Carlos Marmol would take the loss, allowing a home run to Mark Reynolds and a sacrifice fly to Conor Jackson in relief of Zambrano. Jose Valverde threw a hitless 9th inning to save the game for Arizona.

Chase Field, Phoenix, Arizona

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Chicago	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	4	0
Arizona	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	0	X	3	6	1
WP: Brandon Webb (1-0)   LP: Carlos Marmol (0-1)   Sv: Jose Valverde (1) Home runs: CHC: None ARI: Stephen Drew (1), Mark Reynolds (1).

Game 2, October 4

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Chicago	0	2	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	4	8	0
Arizona	0	4	0	2	2	0	0	0	X	8	9	1
WP: Doug Davis (1-0)   LP: Ted Lilly (0-1) Home runs: CHC: Geovany Soto (1) ARI: Chris Young (1)

Game 3, October 6

Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois

Three solo home runs from Chris Young, Eric Byrnes, and Stephen Drew behind 6 innings pitched (1 run on 5 hits) from Liván Hernández, and 4 double plays turned on defense put Game Three out of reach for the Chicago Cubs who were swept out of the post-season by the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Arizona	2	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	1	5	10	1
Chicago	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	7	0
WP: Liván Hernández (1-0)   LP: Rich Hill (0-1) Home runs: ARI: Chris Young (2), Eric Byrnes (1), Stephen Drew (2) CHC: None

Philadelphia Phillies vs. Colorado Rockies

Game	Score	Date	Starters	Time (ET)
1	Colorado Rockies 4, Philadelphia Phillies 2	October 3	Jeff Francis (1-0) vs. Cole Hamels (0-1)	3:07 p.m.
2	Colorado Rockies 10, Philadelphia Phillies 5	October 4	Franklin Morales (ND) vs. Kyle Kendrick (0-1)	3:07 p.m.
3	Philadelphia Phillies at Colorado Rockies	October 6	Jamie Moyer vs. Ubaldo Jimenez	9:37 p.m.
4	Philadelphia Phillies at Colorado Rockies	October 7*	Kyle Lohse vs. Mark Redman	10:07 p.m.
5	Colorado Rockies at Philadelphia Phillies	October 9*	TBA vs. Cole Hamels	6:37 p.m./ 8:37 p.m.

*- if necessary

• TV: TBS and TBS HD. Announcers: Don Orsillo, Joe Simpson and David Aldridge.

Rosters

Colorado Rockies roster
Active roster				Inactive roster		Coaches/Other
Pitchers Starting rotation 18 Ryan Feltner 26 Austin Gomber 32 Dakota Hudson 47 Cal Quantrill Bullpen 68 Jalen Beeks 50 Ty Blach 29 Matt Carasiti 57 Angel Chivilli 40 Tyler Kinley 46 Nick Mears 43 Anthony Molina 60 Josh Rogers 38 Victor Vodnik		Catchers 35 Elías Díaz 25 Jacob Stallings Infielders 15 Hunter Goodman 24 Ryan McMahon 44 Elehuris Montero  7 Brendan Rodgers 14 Ezequiel Tovar 13 Alan Trejo Outfielders 12 Sean Bouchard 23 Kris Bryant 11 Jake Cave  9 Brenton Doyle Designated hitters 19 Charlie Blackmon		Pitchers 59 Jake Bird 63 Noah Davis 64 Gavin Hollowell 56 Evan Justice 20 Peter Lambert 61 Justin Lawrence 55 Juan Mejía 41 Riley Pint Infielders 79 Adael Amador  2 Greg Jones  4 Michael Toglia Outfielders 27 Jordan Beck 82 Yanquiel Fernández 22 Nolan Jones		Manager 10 Bud Black Coaches 74 Reid Cornelius (bullpen) 75 Kyle Cunningham (asst. bullpen catcher) 53 Ronnie Gideon (first base) 70 Andy González (assistant hitting) 31 Hensley Meulens (hitting) 77 Aaron Muñoz (bullpen catcher) 68 P. J. Pilittere (assistant hitting)  8 Mike Redmond (bench) 34 Warren Schaeffer (third base) 72 Darryl Scott (pitching) 60-day injured list 52 Daniel Bard 21 Kyle Freeland 58 Lucas Gilbreath 48 Germán Márquez 49 Antonio Senzatela 26 active, 14 inactive 7-, 10-, or 15-day injured list # Personal leave Roster and coaches updated June 3, 2024 Transactions • Depth chart → All MLB rosters

Philadelphia Phillies roster
Active roster				Inactive roster		Coaches/Other
Pitchers Starting rotation 27 Aaron Nola 61 Cristopher Sánchez 55 Ranger Suárez 22 Spencer Turnbull 99 Taijuan Walker 45 Zack Wheeler Bullpen 46 José Alvarado 58 Seranthony Domínguez 23 Jeff Hoffman 50 Orion Kerkering 66 José Ruiz 30 Gregory Soto 25 Matt Strahm		Catchers 10 J. T. Realmuto 21 Garrett Stubbs Infielders 28 Alec Bohm  3 Bryce Harper 33 Edmundo Sosa  5 Bryson Stott 37 Weston Wilson Outfielders  8 Nick Castellanos 35 David Dahl  9 Whit Merrifield 19 Cristian Pache 18 Johan Rojas Designated hitters 12 Kyle Schwarber		Pitchers 49 Kolby Allard 68 Max Castillo 43 Yunior Marte 63 Michael Mercado 57 Nick Nelson 56 Luis F. Ortiz -- Freddy Tarnok Catchers 13 Rafael Marchan Infielders 29 Rodolfo Castro  2 Kody Clemens 24 Darick Hall  7 Trea Turner Outfielders 16 Brandon Marsh		Manager 59 Rob Thomson Coaches 95 Mike Calitri (bench) 65 Caleb Cotham (pitching) -- Bobby Dickerson (infield) 38 Paco Figueroa (first base) 97 Brad Flanders (bullpen catcher) 93 Brian Kaplan (assistant pitching) 92 Dustin Lind (assistant hitting) 53 Kevin Long (hitting) 94 Rafael Pena (assistant hitting) 98 Hector Rabago (bullpen catcher) 91 Cesar Ramos (bullpen) 62 Dusty Wathan (third base) 60-day injured list 54 Dylan Covey 39 Michael Rucker Restricted list -- José Rodríguez 26 active, 13 inactive 7-, 10-, or 15-day injured list # Personal leave Roster and coaches updated June 4, 2024 Transactions • Depth chart → All MLB rosters

Game Summaries

Game 1, October 3

Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

17 and 15-game winners Jeff Francis and Cole Hamels began the 2007 postseason by retiring the side in order. The face of the game quickly changed in the second frame when Todd Helton tripled to right field in his first career postseason plate appearance. RBI hits by Garrett Atkins and Yorvit Torrealba and a bases-loaded walk by rookie Troy Tulowitzki would earn the Rockies a three-run lead that would never be relinquished. Matt Holliday would homer in the 8th inning to provide insurance after consecutive home runs by Aaron Rowand and Pat Burrell to lead off the Phillies' half of the 5th. The Phillies would waste an ultimately solid effort from Hamels, who walked four in 6.2 frames but did not allow a hit after the decisive second inning. Manny Corpas picked up the save for Colorado.

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Colorado	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	4	6	0
Philadelphia	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	2	4	0
WP: Jeff Francis (1-0)   LP: Cole Hamels (0-1)   Sv: Manny Corpas (1) Home runs: COL: Matt Holliday (1) PHI: Aaron Rowand (1), Pat Burrell (1)

Game 2, October 4

Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Troy Tulowitzki and Matt Holliday hit consecutive one-out home runs in the first inning off Phillies rookie starter Kyle Kendrick to set the tone for game 2. The Rockies' runs were quickly answered by virtue of Jimmy Rollins' lead-off home run; Rockies starter Franklin Morales, coming off his own rookie season, would then surrender the lead in the second inning to run-scoring hits from Rollins and catcher Carlos Ruiz. That lead then vanished two innings later when Kaz Matsui hit a 2-out grand slam off Phillies reliever Kyle Lohse. Philadelphia loaded the bases in the 8th inning, but Manny Corpas earned a four-out save in stranding all three runners, sealing the Rockies' 10-5 victory. Matsui was a single short of hitting for the cycle.

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Colorado	2	0	0	4	0	4	0	0	0	10	12	1
Philadelphia	1	2	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	5	9	0
WP: Josh Fogg (1-0)   LP: Kyle Kendrick (0-1)   Sv: Manny Corpas (2) Home runs: COL: Troy Tulowitzki (1), Matt Holliday (2), Kazuo Matsui (1) PHI: Jimmy Rollins (1), Ryan Howard (1)

Game 3, October 6

Coors Field, Denver, Colorado

Team
Philadelphia
Colorado
Starting pitchers: PHI: Jamie Moyer (0-0) COL: Ubaldo Jimenez (0-0)

See also

• 2007 American League Division Series

References

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/schedule/ps_07.jsp