The Phillies played in their first Fall Classic in fifteen years, which began on October 22 against the Tampa Bay Rays.
The first two games were played at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, followed by three games at Citizens Bank Park.
The Rays had home field advantage for the series, due to an American League victory in the 2008 All-Star Game.
The Phillies defeated Tampa Bay, four games to one.
Starting pitcher Cole Hamels (4–0, 1.80 ERA, 30 K in the postseason) was named the series MVP.
The Phillies played in their first Fall Classic in fifteen years, which began on October 22 against the Tampa Bay Rays. The first two games were played at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, followed by three games at Citizens Bank Park. The Rays had home field advantage for the series, due to an American League victory in the 2008 All-Star Game. The Phillies defeated Tampa Bay, four games to one. Starting pitcher Cole Hamels (4–0, 1.80 ERA, 30 K in the postseason) was named the series MVP.
2008 Philadelphia Phillies season