Eric Hinske of the Tampa Bay Rays was fanned in the top of the ninth by Philadelphia Phillies closer Brad Lidge.
Davey Johnson did not play in the 1968 World Series. Tim McCarver was the last batter of the 1968 World Series.
The Philadelphia Phillies won the World Series in 1980, and 2008.
The Philadelphia Phillies beat the Tampa Bay Rays in the 2008 World Series.
2008
Red Sox pitcher Johnathan Papelbon struck out Rockies batter Seth Smith swinging to end the 2007 World Series.
Through the 2008 World Series the last Canadian born player to play on a World Series winning team was Matt Stairs, born in St. John, New Brunswick, who was a member of the 2008 Philadelphia Phillies.
No, the last time they won the World Series was 1908. The last time they have been in a World Series was 1945 against the Detriot Tigers. Cha Cha!
First in 1980The Philadelphia Phillies appeared in 8 World Series, losing in the years 1915, 1950, 1983, 1993, and 2009. After 77 years since the first World Series in 1903, The Phillies were the only team not to win a Title. The Phillies won Their first World Series title on October 21, 1980. They won their second world series in 2008.
As of the 2008 season, the first year the Cubs won the World Series was 1907 and the last year the Cubs won the World Series was 1908.
Monday, October 27.
The Philadelphia Phillies captured the 2008 World Series Championship.
Not too long ago: 2008, to be exact.