It’s been almost ten years since the Tampa Bay Rays lost the 2008 World Series to the Philadelphia Phillies. We can still remember BJ Upton sloshing home with the tying run to extend Game 5 (here’s a picture just for the fun memories).
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The Phillies started the season losing four of the first five games, with a big spotlight focused on their new manager, Gabe Kaplan, and his sometimes unorthodox approach. But Gabe must have gotten through the rookie jitters by now, as his team comes in have won its last five of six games.