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The 2008 World Series was the championship series of Major League Baseball 's (MLB) 2008 season. The 104th edition of the World Series, [2] it was a best-of-seven playoff between the National League (NL) champion Philadelphia Phillies and the American League (AL) champion Tampa Bay Rays; the Phillies won the series, four games to one.
Dates: October 22 - 27, 2008. WS MVP: Cole Hamels. NLCS MVP: Cole Hamels. ALCS MVP: Matt Garza. 2008 World Series - Philadelphia Phillies over Tampa Bay Rays (4-1) series statistics and schedule on Baseball-Reference.com.
Oct 27, 2008 · Harry Kalas makes the call as Brad Lidge closes out Game 5 vs. the Rays to give the Phillies their first World Series since 1980.
Oct 22, 2008 · The Philadelphia Phillies won their first World Series since 1980, defeating the Tampa Bay Rays in a thrilling series that featured a walk-off infield single, a pitcher's home run and a rain delay. Cole Hamels was named MVP after pitching two shutouts and allowing only two runs in 14 innings.
Sep 29, 2022 · The Phillies defeated the Rays, 4 games to 1, to win their first championship since 1980. Cole Hamels was named MVP after pitching a shutout in Game 1 and leading the Phillies to a comeback win in Game 5.
Oct 28, 2008 · 10/27/2008: Brad Lidge secures the save in Game 5 to help lead crown the Phillies World Series champions.
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Oct 30, 2008 · The Philadelphia Phillies have won the World Series. They did it in Game 5 on Wednesday night, nipping the Tampa Bay Rays, 4-3, in the completion of the first suspended game in postseason history.
