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.

In the 2024 NLCS , the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Mets in a six-game series. On October 9, the Dodgers beat the Philadelphia Phillies in the NLDS to punch their ticket to the 2025 NLCS.

Here's a look at notable stats from NLCS history:

Franchise with the most appearances

Los Angeles Dodgers , 17

Franchise with the most games played

Los Angeles Dodgers, 87

Franchise with the most wins

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