During this World Series, sports fans have been reminded of the tenacity that defines Philadelphia sports teams. It’s a mix of stubbornness, frustration and pride, evident in the collective hand-wringing that happens the day after an Eagles loss and the spontaneous citywide celebrations after a Flyers win. And in the wee hours of this morning, the Phillies gave grumpy Philly fanatics something to cheer about.
In a come-from-behind win last night, the Phillies took the Rays 5-4 to bring the team one step closer to a World Series win. The series is currently 2-1 in favor of Philadelphia. After a 90-minute rain delay, the game proceeded as planned, and the final out was recorded well after midnight.
The 10:06 PM start time is the latest in World Series history, and the first time a World Series game has been played in Philadelphia for 15 years. The Phillies will try to take a commanding 3-1 series lead this evening.
