What better way to open a series than with a no-hitter? That's how Roy Halladay and the Phillies did it against the Reds in Game 1 -- in historic fashion -- and Philadelphia never looked back in the resounding three-game sweep.

Halladay became just the second pitcher in baseball history (Don Larsen in the 1956 World Series) to throw a postseason no-hitter, allowing just one walk and one runner to reach by error in the 4-0 victory that set the tone for the series. Philadelphia won the second game, 7-4, before Cole Hamels was also dominant in a 2-0 complete-game victory in Game 3.

Only seven Reds players registered hits in the?entire series, and Brandon Phillips (four) and Jay Bruce (two) were the only two with more than one.

Path to the NLDS: Philadelphia (97-65) won the NL East by six games; Cincinnati (91-71) won the NL Central by five games?

Managers: Charlie Manuel, PHI; Dusty Baker, CIN