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Utley goes deep, helps Phillies beat Rays
Chase Utley takes so many extra swings and studies so much video that a six-day layoff wasn't going to affect him.Utley's two-run homer in the first inning got Philadelphia started in its first appearance in the World Series since 1993, and Cole Hamels pi... more
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Phillies 3, Rays 2
Ryan Howard reached into the stands, stuck his glove into a cluster of fans and caught a foul pop for a key out. Yes, Tropicana Field was filled with World Series rookies on and off the field.The glamorous teams all eliminated, the Philadelphia Phillies a... more
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Lights Out! Phillies' bullpen overpowers Rays
Ryan Madson entered in the eighth inning. Three up, three down.Next, Brad Lidge got the ball. Still perfect.When the Philadelphia Phillies have a late lead, it's lights out.Madson and Lidge combined for two overpowering innings of relief Wednesday night, ... more
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Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2008-10-23
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. Hamels didn't blink. In his latest of what is becoming a series of postseason gems... more
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Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2008-10-23
--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. Utley, seemingly immune to the pressure of the World Series, practically sh... more
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Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2008-10-23
MEDICAL WATCH: INF Andy Tracy (broken left hand) was shut down for the season Sept. 10. RHP Tom Gordon (right elbow pain) went on the 15-day disabled list July 5, and he was transferred to the 60-day DL on Sept. 1. He began a minor league rehab assignment... more
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Zobrist with a Z gets moment in the spotlight
Rays manager Joe Maddon had one major surprise for Wednesday night's World Series opener, starting Ben Zobrist in right field, batting eighth.Zobrist had just two regular-season appearances in right, starting and playing six innings on May 28 against Texa... more
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Phillies-Rays Preview
With one win, the Phillies gained home-field advantage in the World Series. With one more victory, they'll head back to Philadelphia halfway toward the city's first championship in 25 years.In arguably one of the better individual rags-to-riches stories r... more
Submitted on 2008-10-23 |
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Phillies 0, Rays 0
The waiting game turned into a winning game for Cole Hamels, Chase Utley and the Philadelphia Phillies.Hamels escaped trouble to win his fourth postseason start, Utley hit a two-run homer in the first inning and the Phillies beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 in... more
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World Series starters Kazmir, Hamels share link
Scott Kazmir was selected 15th overall in the 2002 amateur draft and Cole Hamels went No. 17.A pair of high school lefties, both brimming with promise. The comparisons were inevitable.Six years later, Kazmir and Hamels are certainly fulfilling those lofty... more
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