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The Phillies defeated the Royals in six games to win their first World Series title in franchise history. Game 1 was an offensive duel which the Phillies won 7–6 - it marked the first time that the Phillies won a World Series game since Game 1 of the 1915 World Series against the Boston Red Sox. The Phillies rallied late to take Game 2 after ...
The 1980 Philadelphia Phillies season was the team's 98th season in Major League Baseball (MLB) and culminated with the Phillies winning the World Series at home by defeating the Kansas City Royals in Game 6 on October 21, 1980.
The 1980 World Series was the first of numerous World Series that journeyman outfielder Lonnie Smith (then with the Phillies) participated in. He was also a part of the 1982 World Series (as a member of the St. Louis Cardinals ), 1985 World Series (as a member of the Kansas City Royals ), and the 1991 and 1992 World Series as a member of the ...
The 1980 National League pennant race was one of the most exciting races in baseball history, [1] as both divisions came down to the final weekend. The NL East race featured the Pirates, the defending World Series Champions; the Phillies, who were hovering just over a .500 winning percentage and in third place until the middle of August; and the Expos, who were leading the division or within ...
American League Division Series. Royals vs. Yankees. Game 1: Royals at Yankees, 5:38 p.m. Saturday on TBS. Game 2: Royals at Yankees, 6:38 p.m. Monday on TBS. Game 3: Yankees at Royals, TBD ...
The Phillies, down by three runs to Nolan Ryan in the 8th inning, rally and go ahead on Garry Maddox's double in the 10th inning. October 21 – The Philadelphia Phillies win the World Series, the first WS Championship in their 98-year history, by beating the Kansas City Royals, 4–1, in Game Six.
This comeback would be even more difficult since the Cubs have to claim the final two games on the road - last done by the Pirates in 1979.
May 17, 1979 - Philadelphia Phillies vs. Chicago Cubs #20 January 3, 2011 [5] Larry Bowa: 2003 National League Division Series Game 4 [6] - San Francisco Giants vs. Florida Marlins #19 January 10, 2011 None 1980 National League Championship Series Game 5 - Philadelphia Phillies vs. Houston Astros #18 January 17, 2011 Larry Bowa