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The Philadelphia Phillies have won the World Series. They did it in Game 5 on Wednesday, edging the Tampa Bay Rays, 4-3, in the completion of the first suspended game in postseason history. Make room for the 2008 Phillies, who clinched the first major pro championship for the city since the 76ers won the N.B.A.

Similarly, it is asked, what game did the Phillies win the World Series in 2008?

Philadelphia Phillies over Tampa Bay Rays (4-1)

Also Know, when did the Phillies win the World Series? 2008 4 - 1 - Tampa Bay Rays 1980 4-2 - Kansas City Royals

Also to know, what day did the Phillies win the World Series in 2008?

October 27, 2008

When was the last time the Tampa Bay Rays won the World Series?

Tampa Bay Rays
Major league titles
World Series titles (0) None
AL Pennants (2) 2008 2020
East Division titles (3) 2008 2010 2020

Related Question Answers

Who has not won a World Series?

The Seattle Mariners are the only current MLB franchise that has never appeared in a World Series; the San Diego Padres, Colorado Rockies, Texas Rangers, Tampa Bay Rays, and Milwaukee Brewers have all played in the Series but have never won it.

What teams have never won a World Series?

Tampa Bay Rays one of six MLB franchises who've never won a World Series
  • Tampa Bay Rays (23 years)
  • Colorado Rockies (28 years)
  • Seattle Mariners (44 years)
  • Milwaukee Brewers (52 years)
  • San Diego Padres (52 years)
  • Texas Rangers (60 years)

Who won World Series in 2009?

New York Yankees

Who has the most World Series wins?

New York Yankees

Who won World Series 2008?

Philadelphia Phillies

Who won World Series 2007?

Boston Red Sox

Who won World Series every year?

World Series Winners (1903-present, AL vs NL)
Year AL Winner Wins
2020 Tampa Bay Rays 2
2019 Houston Astros 3
2018 Boston Red Sox 4
2017 Houston Astros 4

Who was the Phillies 3rd baseman in 2008?

Pedro Feliz

Who threw the final pitch of the 2008 World Series?

Brad Lidge's

Who made the last out in the 2008 World Series?

2008 World Series Game 5, and all the rain that delayed the Phillies' reign | Oral History. Carlos Ruiz (right) embracing Jimmy Rollins after the final out of the 2008 World Series.

Who won Game 2 of the 2008 World Series?

The Tampa Bay Rays' Carlos Pena, left to right, Rocco Baldelli, Evan Longoria, B.J. Upton, Akinori Iwamura celebrate after the ninth inning of Game 2 of the World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies in St. Petersburg, Fla., Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008. The Rays won the game 4-2 to tie the series 1-1.

Who won the 2011 World Series?

St. Louis Cardinals

Who won the World Series in 2000?

New York Yankees

When did Tampa Bay Rays start?

1998

How many championships do Dodgers have?

seven

Who won the 2012 World Series?

San Francisco Giants

Who won the World Series?

Los Angeles Dodgers

What was the original name of the Phillies?

The Phillies were founded in 1883 and were informally known as both the Quakers and the Phillies (a shortened version of “Philadelphians”) until they officially adopted the Phillies name in 1890.

What were the Phillies called before?

Becoming the Phillies (1890–1917)

At some point in the 1880s, the team accepted the shorter nickname "Phillies" as an official nickname. "Quakers" continued to be used interchangeably with "Phillies" until 1890, when the team officially became known as the "Phillies".

What's the Phillies standing?

STANDINGS
NL EAST W-L
1 Braves Y 35-25
2 Marlins X 31-29
3 Phillies 28-32
4 Mets 26-34

Are Phillies out of playoffs?

Philadelphia Phillies eliminated from playoff contention after loss to Rays. PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Rookie pitcher Josh Fleming allowed four hits over six innings and the AL East champion Tampa Bay Rays eliminated the Philadelphia Phillies from the playoff race with a 5-0 victory Sunday.

Who owns the Phillies baseball team?

John S. Middleton

What is the Phillies mascot?

Phillie Phanatic

How many championships do the SF Giants have?

eight World

How old are the Phillies?

No one could have realized it at the time, but when the Phillies were formed in 1883, history was in the making. Now, in the 21st century, the Phillies are the oldest, continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional sports.

What are the Phillies colors?

White Blue Red

Why did they change Devil Rays to Rays?

Tampa Bay RaysWhy did the Rays change their name? When majority owner Stuart Sternberg implemented the change in uniforms for the franchise, he wanted to leave behind their miserable past. Once the team exorcised the “devil” from their name, they not only looked like a serious baseball team but they played like one.

How much do Tampa Bay Rays players make?

Player Salaries
rank Name Avg Annual
1 Charlie Morton $15,000,000
2 Kevin Kiermaier $9,000,000
3 Mike Zunino $4,412,500
4 Tommy Pham $4,100,000

How many times have the Tampa Bay Rays won the World Series?

The Tampa Bay Rays are one of six Major League Baseball teams to have not won a World Series.

Are the Rays going to the World Series?

The 4-2 win in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series eliminated the Astros and sent the Rays to the World Series for the first time since 2008 and second in franchise history.

Where was the World Series played last night?

The 2020 World Series is being played at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. It's the usual home of the Texas Rangers, who missed the Major League Baseball postseason. Globe Life Field is located right next door to the old Rangers' ballpark, which was known as Globe Life Park for its final few seasons.

What were the Tampa Bay Rays before?

The Rays began play in 1998 and were known as the Devil Rays until the end of the 2007 season.