The Phillies took a 2-1 lead in the World Series- very, very late Saturday night.
Thanks to a rain delay the game didn't begin until 9:30, and it didn't end until 1:47, when Carlos Ruiz singled to third and Evan Longoria's throw sailed over Dioner Navarro's head as Eric Bruntlett scored the winning run.
Jamie Moyer pitched well for the first time in the postseason, making the first World Series appearance of his long career. Hey, did you hear Moyer is 45 years old? That he's from Souderton, Pa.? That he went to the Phils' parade in 1980? Because all three were mentioned about 50 times each throughout the broadcast.
If the Phils can pull off Game 4 tonight, they go up 3-1 and will have Cole Hamels going at home in Game 5. Yes, a Philadelphia may be two days away from a championship.
Posted by Stephen Silver at October 26, 2008 03:03 PM