Who won World Series in 2008?
Philadelphia Phillies
2008 World Series/Champion
Who won the AL pennant in 2008?
Boston Red Sox Tampa Bay
Boston Red Sox. Tampa Bay won the series, 4–3.
Did the Tampa Bay Rays ever won the World Series?
| Tampa Bay Rays | |
|---|---|
| Major league titles | |
| World Series titles (0) | None |
| AL Pennants (2) | 2008 2020 |
| AL East Division titles (4) | 2008 2010 2020 2021 |
Who was the closer for the Phillies in 2008?
Lidge
On September 27, 2008, Lidge became the first closer in Phillies history to be perfect in regular season saves, converting 41 in as many opportunities, as he secured the National League East division title for the Phillies. He is the first closer since Éric Gagné in 2003 to have a perfect conversion rate and 30+ saves.
Who was the winner of the World Series in 2008?
The 2008 World Series was the championship series of Major League Baseball ‘s (MLB) 2008 season. The 104th edition of the World Series, it was a best-of-seven playoff between the National League (NL) champion Philadelphia Phillies and the American League (AL) champion Tampa Bay Rays; the Phillies won the series, four games to one.
Who was third baseman for Tampa Bay in 2008 World Series?
Tampa Bay third baseman Evan Longoria, pictured during the 2008 regular season, got his first hit in Game 5. Philadelphia scored in the first inning for the third consecutive game, taking a 2–0 lead when Shane Victorino batted in Jayson Werth and Chase Utley.
When was the last time the World Series started?
The latest a World Series started was on Oct. 28, 2009, when the Phillies and Yankees met in the Bronx. That was one of six times that MLB’s championship extended into the month of November.
Where are the first two games of the World Series played?
Typically, the first two games and the last two games (if necessary) would be played at the stadium of the team with home-field advantage, with travel days after Game 2 and Game 5.