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Philadelphia Phillies' closer Brad Lidge celebrates with catcher Carlos Ruiz after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-5, during Game 2 of the NLCS at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Friday, October
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Phillies history: Remembering the 2008 World Series, ten years later
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Philadelphia Phillies' Brad Lidge, right, and Carlos Ruiz celebrate after winning Game 5 of the National League Championship baseball series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009, in Philadelphia. The
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Philadelphia Phillies' Brad Lidge and Carlos Ruiz (51)celebrate after Game 5 of the National League Championship baseball series Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, in Philadelphia. The Phillies defeated the Dodgers 10-4 to win
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Jimmy Rollins delivers clutch two-run double in ninth; Philadelphia Phillies lead series 3-1
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In 2008, World Series title truly a family affair – The Times Herald
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Brad Lidge & Carlos Ruiz 2008 World Series Last Out Celebration Philadelphia Phillies Framed Baseball Photo with Engraved Autographs - Dynasty Sports & Framing
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World Series Game 5: Fmr. Phillies' Brad Lidge to be part of ceremonial 1st pitch, Jazmine Sullivan to perform National Anthem - 6abc Philadelphia
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2008 World Series recap
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2008 Phillies, World Series champions: A look back