Who pitched for the Phillies in the 2008 World Series?
In the World Series, the Phillies defeated the Tampa Bay Rays, 4–1, to win their first championship in 28 years, ending the Curse of Billy Penn. Phillies starting pitcher Cole Hamels was named the most valuable player of the NLCS and the World Series.
Who was on the Phillies in 2008?
2008 Philadelphia Phillies
| 2008 Philadelphia Phillies 2008 Philadelphia Phillies Official Logo Complete Roster | ||
|---|---|---|
| Roster Schedule Hitting Pitching Fielding Statmaster | ||
| 7 | Pedro Feliz | 1975-04-27 |
| 18 | Brad Harman | 1985-11-19 |
| 6 | Ryan Howard | 1979-11-19 |
Who played in the 2008 World Series?
Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies over Tampa Bay Rays (4-1)
Who was the closer for the Phillies in 2008?
Lidge
On September 27, 2008, Lidge became the first closer in Phillies history to be perfect in regular season saves, converting 41 in as many opportunities, as he secured the National League East division title for the Phillies. He is the first closer since Éric Gagné in 2003 to have a perfect conversion rate and 30+ saves.
Who won WS in 2008?
2008 World Series/Champion
Who was the third baseman when the Phillies won the World Series?
Team Batting
| Rk | Pos | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1B | Ryan Howard* |
| 3 | 2B | Chase Utley* |
| 4 | SS | Jimmy Rollins# |
| 5 | 3B | Pedro Feliz |
When did the Phillies last win the World Series?
The Phillies have won seven NL pennants and two World Series titles (1980 and 2008) and are the oldest continuously run, single-name, single-city franchise in American professional sports.
Who did the Phillies play in the World Series?
For the rest of the decade, the team finished no higher than fourth place in the NL standings which came during the 1966 season. In the 1969 season, the Phillies finished fifth in the newly created NL East Division, with a record of 63–99.
When did the Philadelphia Phillies win their last World Series?
2008
Philadelphia Phillies, American professional baseball team based in Philadelphia that plays in the National League (NL). The Phillies have won seven NL pennants and two World Series titles (1980 and 2008) and are the oldest continuously run, single-name, single-city franchise in American professional sports.
What happened in Game 5 of the 2008 Phillies World Series?
PHILADELPHIA — Before Chase Utley declared the 2008 Phillies “world [bleeping] champions,” before the parade down Broad Street, before Shane Victorino bounded like Superman onto a pile of teammates and before Brad Lidge fell to his knees and Carlos Ruiz ran into his arms, the Phillies needed three more outs in Game 5 of the World Series.
What happened in the 2008 National League East Championship?
Philadelphia traded sweeps with the Los Angeles Dodgers in August and went 13–3 in their last 16 games, to win the National League East title for the second consecutive season. They defeated the Milwaukee Brewers in the Division Series, 3–1, and the Dodgers in the Championship Series, 4–1, to book their place in the 2008 Fall Classic.
Who did the Rays beat in the World Series in 2007?
The Tampa Bay Rays advanced to the World Series after defeating the Chicago White Sox and the Boston Red Sox, the 2007 World Series champion, in the AL’s Division Series and 2008 American League Championship Series.
What happened in the 8th inning of the World Series?
Jayson Werth hit a two-run home run in the eighth inning—the Phillies’ third of the game—to bring the score to 8–2. Later in the inning, Ryan Howard’s second home run, and fifth RBI, increased the Phillies’ lead to eight runs.
