The contenders - in order of tolerance:
Philadelphia Phillies
Pennants: 8
World Series Championships: 2
Last Pennant: 2022
Last WSC: 2008
Stats to Know: Led the N.L. in Quality Starts. Best Home Record in MLB.
San Diego Padres
Pennants: 2
World Series Championships: 0
Last Pennant: 1998
Last WSC: Never
Stats to Know: Led MLB in Batting Average. Best Road Record in the N.L.
Milwaukee Brewers
Pennants: 1
World Series Championships: 0
Last Pennant: 1982
Last WSC: Never
Stat to Know: 12 different players recorded a Save for the Brewers in 2024.
New York Mets
Pennants: 5
World Series Championships: 2
Last Pennant: 2015
Last WSC: 1986
Stat to Know: Best record in MLB in games decided by one run.
Atlanta Braves
Pennants: 18
World Series Championships: 4
Last Pennant: 2021
Last WSC: 2021
Stat to Know: Led MLB in ERA.
Los Angeles Dodgers
Pennants: 24
World Series Championships: 7
Last Pennant: 2020
Last WSC: 2020
Stats to Know: Led MLB in Slugging and OPS. Led the N.L. in Home Runs and doubles. Best Run Differential in MLB.
There are so many great teams in the NL. I picked the Dodgers to win it all... but wouldn't be surprised if the Phillies, Mets, or Padres represented the NL in the WS. I'd include the Braves too... if they hadn't lost Riley, Acuna, and Strider to injuries.
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