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Name: Philadelphia Phillies
Genre: Sports
Released: 2009-03-30

2009
1 Season

The Philadelphia Phillies is a Major League Baseball team located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The team was established in 1883, and is one of the oldest franchises in the National League. The Philadelphia Phillies have a rich history, with several successful eras, including the team's "Whiz Kids" era in the 1950s and the team's recent success in the early 2010s.

The Philadelphia Phillies are currently a member of the National League East division of Major League Baseball. The team plays its home games at Citizens Bank Park, which has been the team's home since 2004. The stadium has a seating capacity of 43,647 people and is known for its unique features, such as the Liberty Bell and the outfield "The Yard" area.

The Philadelphia Phillies have had several notable players on their roster throughout their history. Hall of Fame players such as Mike Schmidt, Steve Carlton, and Robin Roberts have all played for the Phillies. More recently, the team has had success with players such as Ryan Howard, Chase Utley, and Cole Hamels. The team currently has several talented players on their roster, including Bryce Harper, J.T. Realmuto, and Aaron Nola.

The Philadelphia Phillies are managed by Joe Girardi, who was hired in 2019. Girardi previously managed the New York Yankees, where he won a World Series championship in 2009. Girardi has brought a wealth of experience to the Phillies, and his leadership has helped the team improve in recent years.

The Philadelphia Phillies have won two World Series championships in their history, in 1980 and 2008. The team has also won seven National League pennants and eleven division titles. However, the team has struggled in recent years and has not made the playoffs since 2011. The team has made several moves in the offseason to improve their roster, and fans are optimistic about their chances in the upcoming season.

The team's mascot is the Phillie Phanatic, a large, green, furry creature with a long, pointed nose. The Phillie Phanatic is known for his antics and is a beloved figure in Philadelphia sports. The team also has a strong fan base, with fans known for their enthusiasm and loyalty to the team.

In addition to its on-field success, the Philadelphia Phillies are also involved in several charitable initiatives. The team's charitable foundation supports organizations that help underprivileged children and families in the Philadelphia area. The team also has a strong commitment to sustainability and has implemented several initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.

Overall, the Philadelphia Phillies are a storied franchise with a rich history and a bright future. The team has a talented roster, a dedicated fan base, and a commitment to excellence both on and off the field. Whether you're a lifelong fan or a casual observer, the Philadelphia Phillies are a team worth watching.

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Seasons

6. 2008 World Series, Game 5: Rays at Phillies

October 29, 2008

October 29, 2008: 2008 World Series, Game 5, Tampa Bay Rays 3 at Philadelphia Phillies 4, F -- The Phillies led the Series 3-1 when Game 5 got underway on Monday, October 27. For the third consecutive game, the Phils scored in the first inning, this time on Shane Victorino's bases-loaded two-run single. The Rays got a run back in the fourth and tied it up in the sixth, as the weather grew increasingly worse. By the mid-sixth, the "infield was basically underwater," Chase Utley observed. Rain continued through Tuesday, so the tie game resumed on Wednesday evening, in bottom of the sixth, and the Phils wasted no time taking the lead 3-2. The Rays got the run right back on Rocco Baldelli's solo home run. In the bottom of the seventh, the Phils got the last run they would need on a single by Pedro Feliz, taking a 4-3 lead that closer Brad Lidge guarded, ending the Rays own worst-to-first fairy tale and giving Philadelphia a championship for the first time in twenty-eight years.

5. 2008 NLCS, Game 5: Phillies at Dodgers

October 15, 2008

October 15, 2008: 2008 NLCS, Game 5, Philadelphia Phillies 5 at Los Angeles Dodgers 1, F -- Using a Hollywood script without a surprise ending, the Phillies captured the National League pennant and their first trip to the World Series since 1993. That team lost to the Blue Jays. Never straying from their opportunistic best, the Phillies leapt out when Jimmy Rollins scorched a homer on the game's eighth pitch -- much like he did in the deciding Division Series game against Milwaukee. Rollins' drive to right-center field, the 10th leadoff homer in LCS history, rattled Dodgers righty Chad Billingsley, and the 24-year-old unraveled in the third. Walks to Rollins and Chase Utley followed by two-out RBI singles by Howard and Pat Burrell pushed the lead to 3-0. Billingsley's final act was issuing an intentional walk to new Phillies postseason hero Shane Victorino. With a 1-0 lead and the ball in ace Cole Hamels' sterling left hand, a ticket to the World Series seemed inevitable. Sloppy Dodgers defense, specifically three errors by shortstop Rafael Furcal, led to two unearned runs in the fifth. While Hamels welcomed the support, he was at his dominating best, posting a 1.23 ERA in three postseason starts. He ended each of his final five innings with strikeouts. The final one came on his 104th pitch, and caught Jeff Kent looking, preserving a four-run lead. The Dodgers never had a chance against Hamels, who was named the NLCS MVP. The left-hander bested his Game 1 performance with seven innings of five-hit ball, allowing one run and striking out five. At that moment, the Dodgers had two runners on and Kent could've pulled the Dodgers within a run with one swing. He didn't. Ryan Madson and Brad Lidge handled the final six outs, setting off a celebration that had been coming for 15 years.

4. 2008 NLDS, Game 4: Phillies at Brewers

October 5, 2008

October 5, 2008: 2008 NLDS, Game 4, Philadelphia Phillies 6 at Milwaukee Brewers 2, F -- Perhaps the only noticeable phenomenon amid the earsplitting roar of nearly 44,000 ThunderStix was the moment they stopped thundering. The instant Pat Burrell smacked a belt-high fastball through the controlled temperature of Miller Park in the third inning, the atmosphere became controlled, too. Subdued, even. The roar from those wanting an inning-ending out fell eerily silent. What they got was a three-run home run (adding to Jimmy Rollins' lead-off solo shot), and a Phils 4-0 lead. When Jayson Werth followed with another homer, the thunder transformed to boos, then resignation. By the end of the inning, those in the building "just knew." Burrell followed with a second home run in the eighth (and became only the second Phillies hitter in history to hit two home runs in a playoff game, the other being Lenny Dykstra), and the Phils offense had awoke with the loudest of claps, as they pounded the playoff-tested Jeff Suppan and the Brewers, 6-2, and earned the right to advance the NL Championship Series against the Dodgers, who swept the Cubs in the other NLDS.

3. Kevin Millwood's No-Hitter

April 27, 2003

April 27, 2003: San Francisco Giants 0 at Philadelphia Phillies 1, F -- Newly acquired Phillies right-hander Kevin Millwood was only three walks away from perfection, no-hitting one of the most powerful lineups in the National League in the San Francisco Giants. It was the 9th no-hitter in Phils' history, and the final one at Veterans Stadium.

2. 1993 NLCS, Game 6: Braves at Phillies

October 13, 1993

October 13, 1993: 1993 NLCS, Game 6: Atlanta Braves 3 at Philadelphia Phillies 6, F -- The 1993 Phillies were known as a blue-collar, hard-working team, led by John Kruk, Darren Daulton, Lenny "Nails" Dykstra, righty ace Curt Schilling and closer Mitch "Wild Thing" Williams. They had finished in last place the year before -- a full 26 games out of first -- but team chemistry fuelled a 97-65 turnaround, and they won the NL East by three games. By contrast, the Atlanta Braves were just launching themselves as "the team of the 90s" (whether that was still true by the end of the 90s is not at issue here), their 104-58 record just enough to edge out the Giants by one game in the NL West in a classic division race. Their rotation was a four-of-a-kind, aces high affair, boasting two 20-game winners in Cy Young winner Gregg Maddux and Tom Glavine, followed closely by Steve Avery and John Smoltz. A postseason-tested Atlanta squad was heavily favored going into the NLCS, but the scrappy Phils had forced the Braves into a position of desperation in Game 6. Game 2 winner Maddux took the hill, but a Mickey Morandini line drive hit him in the leg in the first inning, and he was not himself for the rest of the game. The Phils sprinkled a few two-run innings throughout, and Mitch "Wild Thing" Williams came in to close it out with a perfect 9th, sending the Phillies to the World Series for the first time in ten years. A side note: Curt Schilling won the NL Championship Series MVP with a 1.69 ERA and 19 strikeouts over two starts, becoming the only pitcher in Major League history to win a postseason series MVP without either a decision or a save.

1. 1980 World Series, Game 6: Royals at Phillies

March 30, 2009

October 21, 1980: 1980 World Series, Game 6: Kansas City Royals 1 at Philadelphia Phillies 4, F -- With the Phillies just one tantalizing out away from a Championship, Tug McGraw got ahead on Willie Wilson, then struck him out swinging at a 1-2 fastball. McGraw threw his arms up, his teammates jumped all over each other, and the franchise had its first baseball championship.

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