World Series Game 1 post-game tidbits
baseballprospectus.com 10/23/2008 — Post-game tidbits from the Phillies ’ 3-2 win over the Rays in Game 1 of the World Series on Wednesday night at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg:
–The Phillies became only the sixth road team in the last 21 World Series to win Game 1. Of ...
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.
A World Series Prediction
wrigleyville23.com 10/27/2008 — Some reporter for some paper will write some variation on the following to recap tonight's rain-delayed World Series game: "Philadelphia waited 15 years to host a World Series game, so what's another 91 minutes? The Phillies/Rays won a rain-delayed ...
27 Outs Left. But Don’t Set Up The Parade Route Yet…
reclinergm.com 10/27/2008 —
27 outs. That’s all that stands between the Phillies and the 2nd World Championship in their history and it’s all that stands between the city of Philadelphia and our first championship in 25 years. I’m not sure how I will be ...
Phillies vs. Rays World Series pitching matchups set
allthingsphillysports.blogspot.com 10/21/2008 — The Phillies and Rays have announced their starters for the first four games of the World Series:
Game One: Phillies (Hamels) @ Rays (Kazmir)
Game Two: Phillies (Myers) @ Rays (Shields)
Game Three: Rays (Garza) @ Phillies (Moyer)
Game Four: Rays....
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2008 World Series Prediction
whatifsports.com 10/22/2008 — WhatIfSports.com simulated the 2008 World Series between the Phillies and Rays 10,001 times in order to predict the most likely outcomes, MVPs and other stats.
The simulations predict that the Philadelphia Phillies will win the World Series, but at just 51.2% of time; it’s very close.
2008 World Series Preview: Rays vs. Phillies
draysbay.com 10/22/2008 — The Phillies have lost to every other team in our division in the World Series, so let's hope it's our turn. Much like us, they have relied on a very good bullpen, good defense, and a balanced offensive attack to get where they are. Unlike us, their ...
World Series Preview: Rays Vs. Phillies [Baseball Playoff Previews]
deadspin.com 10/22/2008 — The World Series is truly my favorite week of the year. Having the World Series going on is an excuse that gets you out of anything, every year. No matter what plans I might be forced into, all I have to say is, "Hey, the World Series is on," and ...
Looking Back on the 2008 World Series: Philadelphia Phillies
seamheads.com 10/23/2008 — For at least the fifth consecutive season, the National League representative comes into the World Series as the underdog. This year’s contender, the Phillies, benefited from the Mets’ collapse, version 2.0, as well as a timely peak in their own play.
Phillies Win Game 1 of 2008 World Series
knucklecurve.com 10/23/2008 —
The Philadelphia Phillies left the Tampa Bay Rays baffled in Game 1.
Although the Tampa Bay Rays were favored to not only win the game but win the series, the Philadelphia Phillies were able to draw first blood in the 2008 World Series. With a ...
World Series Game 4 : Rays At Phillies (2-1)
philliesnation.com 10/27/2008 —
Game 4 : 2008 World Series
Phillies lead 2-1
Tampa Bay Rays at Philadelphia Phillies
Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia
8:29 p.m. / 54, clear
Andy Sonnanstine (13-9, 4.38 ERA) vs. Joe Blanton (9-12, 4.69 ERA)
19 hours after ...
Phillies Win Despite Trying to Blow the Game
girlsdontknowsports.blogspot.com 10/24/2008 — Last night was Game 1 of the World Series featuring the Philadelphia Phillies and the Tampa Bay Rays. And despite the Phillies attempts to lose the game, Cole Hamels' amazing performance propelled them to a win. While Kazmir pitched a great game, Hamels was the more dominant pitcher.
Game 1 third-lowest rated World Series game ever.
sportsmediawatch.blogspot.com 10/24/2008 — Game 1 of the World Series got off to a bumpy start in the ratings.
The Phillies' Game 1 win over the Rays drew a 9.2/15 final rating and 14.6 million viewers on FOX Wednesday night, down 12% and 14%, respectively, from a 10.5 with 16.9 million for ...
World Series Game 2 post-game tidbits
baseballprospectus.com 10/24/2008 — Post-game tidbits from the Rays ’ 4-2 win over the Phillies on Thursday night in Game 2 of the World Series at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg:
–The Rays evened the series at 1-1and it is just the fifth time since 1995 that aWorld ...
The Phillies are one win away from easing 25 years of heartache
allthingsphillysports.blogspot.com 10/27/2008 — We may be one day away from what we have all been waiting for for 25 years. The Phillies won Game Four against the Rays 10-2, and now have a commanding 3 games to 1 lead in the World Series. With their ace Cole Hamels, who has been absolutely dominant this postseason, taking the hill in Game Five...
World Series Game 4: Rays/Phillies Live Chat
mlb.fanhouse.com 10/27/2008 — After last night's sloppy, dramatic (wild, crazy, poorly-played on both sides, error-laden, lucky ... I could go on forever) 5-4 win over the Rays, the Phillies suddenly find themselves with the firm upper-hand in the 2008 World Series. They're ...
Double digits still out of reach for World Series.
sportsmediawatch.blogspot.com 10/28/2008 — Game 4 of the World Series was the highest rated of the series so far, though barely.
The Phillies' 10-2 win over the Rays drew a 9.3 final rating and 15.5 million viewers on FOX Sunday night, down 26% in ratings and viewership from a 12.6 and 20.9 ...
Updated World Series Schedule 2008 —
Knuckle Curve
With the score tied 2-2 in the sixth inning, rains forced the suspension of Game 5 of the 2008 World Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Tampa Bay Rays. Going into the game, the Phillies held a 3-1 lead in the best of seven series. With a win, the Phillies could have won the 2008 ...
Rain Ruins Everything —
The Blue Jay Hunter
For a while there, it looked like the Philadelphia Phillies were going to win the World Series tonight. Then when the rain started, it looked like the Phillies might win the World Series on a technicality. Thankfully, it didn't come to that - but tonight's Game 5 of the World Series was a wash ...
Titans/Colts and Rays/Phillies Winners —
Sports Handicapping
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Baseball Notebook: World Series Edition Oct.27 —
Baseball, Etcetera
Phillies One Win From Being World Series Champ As Howard Homers Twice, Drives In Five Runs If the Phillies win tonight and Cole Hamels wins the game the voters for the World Series MVP Award may have to consider naming Hamels and Ryan Howard as co-winners of the award. Howard left no doubt ...
Phillies Pound Rays in Game 4 of World Series —
Knuckle Curve
Ryan Howard showed in Game 4 why he is such a feared hitter.
The Philadelphia Phillies, after their 10-2 win, are now one win away from winning the 2008 World Series and being declared the 2008 baseball champions. Leading in the series 2-1 coming into Game 4, the Phillies dominated in ...
Phillies Beat Rays - Take 2-1 Lead in World Series —
Knuckle Curve
Philadelphia Phillies take the lead in the 2008 World Series.
The Philadelphia Phillies beat the Tampa Bay Rays on an infield hit in the bottom on the ninth inning to win Game 3 of the 2008 World Series. With the win, the Phillies lead the Rays two games to one in the best of seven ...
Gentlemen, Start Your Hangovers [World Series] —
Deadspin
God only knows where Daulerio is or what he's doing at this hour; hopefully he wasn't involved in the carnage above. Was that a bus shelter? Anyway, the last I heard from him was in a garbled cell phone message, screaming something about attending today's Phillies' victory parade. So don't be ...
Parade Tickets Available —
Phightin' Phils Phorum
Tickets for the 2008 World Champion Philadelphia Phillies parade celebration Friday October 31 are available to those that would like to celebrate in one of the stadiums (Lincoln Financial Field and Citizens Bank Park). At 3:00pm today, free tickets will be available at Phillies.com. Season ...
Philadelphia Phillies Win World Series! —
RightFielders Women in Sports
The Philadelphia Phillies won the 2008 World Series title by defeating Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 in the rain-interrupted fifth game of the best-of-seven series. The game was suspended in the middle of the sixth inning with the scores tied 2-2.
Philadelphia Phillies
This is an exceptional win for ...
PHILLIES WIN!!!! —
The Broad Street Blog
The Phillies Win! The 25 Year Drought Is Over! The Curse Of Billy Penn Is Broken! The Phillies have won the 2008 World Series. Congratulations and Thank You.
The Philadelphia Phillies Win the World Series —
Taking it to the House
The Phillies Win, The Phillies Win !!!!
(Philadelphia, Pa) — I know this a football website, but this native from the Philadelphia area has reason to CELEBRATE !!!!
Congratulations to the 2008 World Champion Philadelphia Phillies as they finally finished off the Tampa Rays 4-3 to finally ...
Philadelphia Phillies Win World Series (Video) —
Hip 2 Da Game
Congratulations to the Philadelphia Phillies who defeated to Tampa Bay Rays 4 games to 1 to win the World Series: Philadelphia Phillies 4 Tampa Bay Rays 3 : The Phillies were finally able to finish off Game 5 and win the World Series for the first time since 1980. Cole Hamels was the MVP, ...
Phillies' parade planned for Friday (AP) —
Yahoo! Sports - MLB News
Many baseball fans here would not speak the "P" word in the anxious days leading up to the city's World Series title, lest they jinx the team. But now that the Philadelphia Phillies have claimed their second championship, everyone is talking about a ...
World Series Game 4 tidbits —
Major League Baseball News
With Sunday's win, the Phillies have taken a 3-1 lead in the World Series. It is the 43rd time in 104 World Series that a team has taken a 3-1 advantage and those teams have gone on to win the title 36 times.