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Brad Lidge and the Phillies finished off the Tampa Bay Rays in a three-inning sprint to win a suspended Game 5 nearly 50 hours after it started.

PHILADELPHIA — From losingest team to longest game, the Philadelphia Phillies are World Series champions. Continue reading on L.A. Times

Congratulations to the Philadelphia Phillies for the longest Game 5 in World Series history!  The 5th game, stretching more than 2 days to complete, finally ended Wednesday in quick, 3-inning finish, as the Phillies defeated the Tampa Bay Rays to win MLB‘s championship.

Cole Hamels was named World Series MVP, but quite a few players were responsible for the great run that Philadelphia enjoyed.  Namely, Ryan Howard, Brad Lidge, Chase Utley and Shane Victorino, not to mention all the other Philly role players and pitchers.

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