10/29/08 10:00 PM ET

Phils win World Series Phillies prevail in Game 5 to clinch second Fall Classic title
The Phillies delivered a 4-3 Game 5 win over the Rays on a 44-degree Wednesday night,
completing a five-game triumph to award the franchise its second World Series championship
in its 125-year history.


PHILADELPHIA -- They warmed by sheer numbers, ignoring the clouds that formed with each frozen scream.
They added to the chilly night by waving white towels.

The city waited two days longer than they wanted to, but after a wait that had entered its 28th year,
what's another few days? After a delay announced at "an even 46 hours," the electrified crowd began simmering with celebratory dreams.