The Philadelphia Phillies have become the winner of the 2008 World Series defeating the Tampa Bay Devil Rays 4 games to 1. Fans went wild over the rain delayed game that was stopped Monday night because of the downpour.
It was the first suspended World Series game on record, yet the Phillies pulled out a 4-3 win. Geoff Jenkins double and run got the Phillies started tonight, giving the Philadelphia ball team its first win since 1980.
Pedro Feliz singled home the go-ahead run in the seventh and Lidge closed out his perfect season to deliver the World Series title Philadelphia have longed for. Cole Hamels won the MVP award for the 2008 World Series. He was presented with a 2010 Chevy Camaro.
Fans watched the historic game while bundled in parkas and blankets seeing the Philadelphia Phillies claim their first major sports championship in 25 years.
It was definitely the most bizarre circumstances in baseball history, a best-of-seven series turned into a best-of-3½ stare down when the game resumed in the bottom of the sixth inning tied at 2.
Two Devil Rays relievers warmed up to start the game, and then a pinch-hitter before a single pitch. "God Bless America" was sung rather than the national anthem and the seventh-inning stretch came fast.
This year’s World Series suffered from low television ratings, and less than fabulous teams playing in the fall classic. Even the kids got to watch it all, before their bedtime.
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