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Joe Blanton in Game 4 of the 2008 World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays.

The previous pitcher to hit a HR in the World Series was Ken Holtzman of the Oakland Athletics in Game 4 of the 1974 World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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Q: What Phillies pitcher was the 1st pitcher in 34 years to homer in the World Series?
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