Rays 4, Phillies 5, Final - Oct. 25, 2008

Philly in Rays' Heads Already
the700level.com 10/25/2008 — Tampa Bay got a nice dose of that Philly charm yesterday on their way to practice at CBP. We got cursed out as much as you can get cursed out in one minute," Floyd said before the workout. "We have played in New York, but these fans are a ...

The Voodoo Returns…
myteamrivals.typepad.com 10/25/2008 — In light of the Phillies recent loss to the Tampa Bay Rays and the terrible absence of offense for the Phils, I have decided to take drastic measures. Yes, I have dusted off old J-Roll Smurf and he is back to doing what he does best: Voodoo magic on the opponent.

A Saturday Smorgasbord
soxanddawgs.com 10/26/2008 — While waiting for my lasagna to cook (yes ladies you heard that right, this man can cook) and not too much going on in the local sports here and Ian off at “The Rent”, where the UConn Huskies enjoyed a 40-16 victory over Cincinnati on Homecoming, I figured I’d give you sort ...

Phillies Lead The Series 2-1
myteamrivals.typepad.com 10/26/2008 — Fans waited through an hour and a half rain delay before Game 3 of the World Series began. And it was worth the wait. It took until nearly 2:00am Sunday morning to finish it off, but the Phillies came out with the win to go ahead in the series, 2-1.

Tampa Bay vs. Philadelphia - October 25, 2008 | MLB.com: Gameday
mlb.mlb.com 10/26/2008 — Rays probable pitcher Matt Garza Rays: Garza was simply dominant en route to his ALCS MVP award. The offseason acquisition from the Twins posted a 1.38 ERA in two starts. In Game 3 at Fenway Park on Oct. 13, allowed only one run over six-plus innings ...

Rays vs. Phillies - Recap - October 25, 2008
sports.espn.go.com 10/26/2008 — More Coverage •A wild night at Citizens Bank Park ended with the Phillies pulling off an improbable 5-4 win over the Rays in Game 3 of the World Series, writes Jayson Stark. Story •After falling to the Phillies 5-4 in the bottom of the ninth of World ...

What A Wacky, Bizarre Little Ending There
awfulannouncing.blogspot.com 10/26/2008 — Back and forth thing going on in Philly last night after they got the tarp up at about 10 PM Eastern, wasn't it? The Phillies built up a 4-1 lead on homers by Carlos Ruiz in the 2nd and Chase Utley and Ryan Howard going back to back in the sixth. In ...

World Series Preview
fangraphs.com 10/26/2008 — And now the real fun begins - with the preliminary contests out of the way, Tampa Bay and Philadelphia are set to kick off the final matchup of the season, the 2008 World Series. Before this fall classic gets underway, let’s take a look at some ...

World Series Game Three Live Blog: Rays at Phillies [World Series] — Deadspin

Open thread: Rays vs. Phillies, World Series Game 3 — Big League Stew

Philly Inquirer Notes Assishness Of City Sports Fans — wrigleyville23

Open Thread: World Series Game 3: Rays at Phillies (cont.) — Athletics Nation

This week’s Redbird Tweets - 2008-10-25 — Pitchers Hit Eighth :: A St. Louis Cardinals blog

Phillies Beat Rays - Take 2-1 Lead in World Series — Knuckle Curve

Game Thread: World Series Games Three and Four — Let's Go Tribe!

Phillies take control of the World Series — MVN RSS

LIVE: Follow Game 3 of the World Series — FOXSports.com News for MLB 10/26/2008
The World Series has shifted to Philly where the Rays and Phillies face a pivotal Game 3 with the series tied. Follow the action LIVE.

Ruiz's HR gives Phils 2-1 lead after 3 (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - MLB News 10/26/2008
Carlos Ruiz hit a tiebreaking home run in the second inning, giving the Philadelphia Phillies a 2-1 lead over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday in a World Series Game 3 that started following a 91-minute rain delay and became a late-night affair. With ...

Ruiz's homer gives Phils lead over Rays in Game 3 — Boston.com -- Baseball News 10/26/2008
Carlos Ruiz hit a tiebreaking home run in the second inning, giving the Philadelphia Phillies a 2-1 lead over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday in a World Series Game 3 that started following a 91-minute rain delay and became a late-night affair.

Iwamura Is Living Up to the No. 1 on His Back — NYT > Baseball 10/26/2008
If there is a brash personality that should befit players who enjoy being associated with the No. 1, Akinori Iwamura has it. >

Phillies use long ball to take 4-1 lead over Rays — Boston.com -- Baseball News 10/26/2008
Carlos Ruiz hit a tiebreaking home run, and Chase Utley and Ryan Howard added back-to-back solo shots off Matt Garza, giving the Philadelphia Phillies a 4-1 lead over the Tampa Bay Rays after six innings on Saturday in a World Series Game 3 that ...

St. Louis' Pujols wins Roberto Clemente Award — FOXSports.com News for MLB 10/26/2008
St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols was presented with the Robert Clemente Award, given annually to a major league player who combines community service with excellence on the field. Pujols received the award in a ceremony at Citizens Bank Park ...

Phillies' Current Lineup Makes It Easier on Maddon — Wash Post MLB 10/26/2008
Wtih one strategy -- never let Chase Utley or Ryan Howard have a key at-bat late against a right-handed pitcher -- the Rays have limited the Phillies' potent offense.

R.I.P. Hits With R.I.S.P.—Phils v. Rays — Bleacher Report - MLB 10/26/2008
The 2008 fall classic between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Tampa Bay Rays is underway.  And with a bang, I should add. Although, not the kind of bang the Rays usually produce, or what Ryan Howard has not done.  Yes, I am talking ...