One of the most iconic plays in Philadelphia Phillies history came on Sept. 27, 2008, the second-to-last day of the regular season. Phillies closer Brad Lidge had converted his first 40 save opportunities of the season, but found himself in a bit of trouble as he attempted to secure the Phillies second consecutive National League East title. The Washington Nationals had loaded the bases up, and with just one out, Ryan Zimmerman, the team’s best hitter, was at the plate.
By now, you know how the Phillies got out of this dilemma. Zimmerman hit a sharp ball up the middle, only for Jimmy Rollins, en route to his second of four Gold Glove Awards, to make a diving stop, flip to Chase Utley at second, who fired to Ryan Howard at first base to clinch the National League East title.