Rocco Baldelli made a key throw and was at the center of a couple of big plays in Game 2 of the World Series. 

Squeeze plays, a wacky checked swing and a fresh face out of the bullpen. 

Big Game James. 

Chase Utley takes so many extra swings and studies so much video that a six-day layoff wasn't going to affect him. 

Ryan Howard reached into the stands, stuck his glove into a cluster of fans and caught a foul pop for a key out. 

Ryan Madson entered in the eighth inning. 

It was the biggest start of Cole Hamels' life, Game 1 of the World Series, and it was played in an atmosphere that would leave most young pitchers jelly-legged from nerves. 

--2B Chase Utley became the 34th player to homer in his first World Series at-bat when he drove a Scott Kazmir pitch over the right-field wall in the first inning Wednesday night. 

MEDICAL WATCH: INF Andy Tracy (broken left hand) was shut down for the season Sept. 

Rays manager Joe Maddon had one major surprise for Wednesday night's World Series opener, starting Ben Zobrist in right field, batting eighth. 

With one win, the Phillies gained home-field advantage in the World Series. 

The waiting game turned into a winning game for Cole Hamels, Chase Utley and the Philadelphia Phillies. 

Scott Kazmir was selected 15th overall in the 2002 amateur draft and Cole Hamels went No. 

Phillies pitcher Ryan Madson understands how excited Philadelphia fans got about the NL pennant, and realizes they're eager for more. 

--LHP Cole Hamels won the NLCS MVP award after winning Game 5 Wednesday night.