Phillies beat Rays to win World Series
China Daily | Updated: 2008-10-31 08:10
Philadelphia Phillies' relief pitcher Brad Lidge (center) celebrates with his teammates after defeating the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 5 to win Major League Baseball's World Series in Philadelphia on Wednesday. Inset: Cole Hamels holds up his MVP trophy after the game. Reuters |
PHILADELPHIA: The Philadelphia Phillies ended their long wait for a World Series title with a short burst of baseball on Wednesday as they clinched the crown by completing a rain-suspended 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.
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