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Phillies win World Series after 2-day delay

PHILADELPHIA - Thursday, 30 October 2008 18:51:14

The Philadelphia Phillies have won the World Series, capturing the decisive fifth game 4-3 over Tampa Bay in a clinching game that took two days to complete following Monday night's rain delay.

28 years in the making: Phillies win World Series

PHILADELPHIA - Thursday, 30 October 2008 18:37:44

By BEN WALKER - AP Baseball Writer

Now that they've won the World Series, the Philadelphia Phillies get to celebrate with a parade down Broad Street on Halloween. Their costume problem is solved. They can go dressed as champions.

A long time coming: Phillies win the World Series

PHILADELPHIA - Thursday, 30 October 2008 15:41:57

By BEN WALKER - AP Baseball Writer

Now that they've won the World Series, the Philadelphia Phillies get to celebrate with a parade down Broad Street on Halloween.

World Series may resume tonight after 2-day delay

PHILADELPHIA - Wednesday, 29 October 2008 18:21:14

The World Series may resume tonight, weather permitting. Monday's suspended game is scheduled to resume tonight at 8:37 p.m. EDT with the Rays and Phillies tied 2-2 in the 6th inning. The Phillies lead the Series 3 games to 1.

Whither the weather: Wacky World Series on hold

PHILADELPHIA - Wednesday, 29 October 2008 17:10:09

By BEN WALKER - AP Baseball Writer

Fall Classic? More like the Rainfall Classic. The threat of bad weather kept the World Series on hold Tuesday, leaving the Tampa Bay Rays stuck at a hotel in Delaware and the Philadelphia Phillies still close to a possible championship.