FOR PHILLY, A LONG TIME COMING!!! (UPDATED)
THE PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL’S 2008 WORLD CHAMPIONS!!!!!
Pro screamed when the Phils recorded a strikeout for the third out in the top of the ninth inning to win Game 5 of the World Series. The Phillies defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 in a conclusion of a game suspended Monday in the 6th inning tied at 2-2 due to heavy rain. Philadelphia won the best-of-seven series 4 games to 1.
This is only the Phillies’ second World Series title in the franchise’s 125-year history. Their first was in 1980, when they defeated the Kansas City Royals!! The Phillies’ other World Series appearances were in 1915 (lost to Boston Red Sox), 1950 (lost to New York Yankees), 1983 (lost to Baltimore Orioles) and 1993 (lost to Toronto Blue Jays).
This win marks the city’s first major sports championship since the 1982-83 Philadelphia 76ers won the National Basketball Association title!!!
Update, Oct. 31, 2008: Just thought I’d add some photos capturing the Phils’ celebratory moments. (Click on the thumbnails to see larger versions of the photos.)
Pitcher Brad Lidge and catcher Carlos Ruiz celebrate after final out.
Phils pile it on after winning 2008 World Series.
Phils first baseman Ryan Howard holds up World Series trophy.
GOOOOOO PHILLLSSSS!!! WOO HOO!!!
That is all.
True dat, K!!!. That’s all we need! How ’bout them Phils????
Comment by K. — October 30, 2008 @ 9:40 am