Game 5 of the World Series between the Tampa Bay Rays and Philadelphia Phillies in Philadelphia
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Scott Eyre (47), pitcher Brad Lidge (L) and outfielder So Taguchi celebrate after winning the World Series, defeating the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 in game 5, at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on October 29, 2008. The Phillies took the series 4 games to 1. (UPI Photo/Kevin Dietsch)
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PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 6 (UPI) -- The Philadelphia Phillies have released pitcher Brett Myers and third baseman Pedro Feliz at the start of what could be an off-season roster overhaul.
DENVER, Oct. 12 (UPI) -- Brad Lidge pitched out of a ninth-inning jam, helping Philadelphia take a 6-5 win Sunday over Colorado in Game 3 of the National League Division Series.
MIAMI, Sept. 24 (UPI) -- Philadelphia closer Brad Lidge will retain his job despite his 11th blown save, Phillies manager Charlie Manuel said on the team's Web site.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 17 (UPI) -- Cole Hamels and closer Brad Lidge combined on a six-hitter Thursday, leading Philadelphia to a 4-2 win over Washington and a three-game sweep.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 (UPI) -- Raul Ibanez hit two home runs and the Philadelphia Phillies overcame a shaky ninth inning by Brad Lidge Tuesday to beat the Washington Nationals 5-3.
HOUSTON, Sept. 5 (UPI) -- Kaz Matsui's two-run, ninth-inning single Saturday gave the Houston Astros a 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.
PITTSBURGH, Aug. 25 (UPI) -- Andrew McCutchen climaxed a ninth-inning rally with a two-run homer Tuesday that gave Pittsburgh a 6-4 win over Philadelphia.
NEW YORK, Aug. 23 (UPI) -- Rookie southpaw J.A. Happ gave up eight hits but held the New York Mets to one run in seven innings Saturday in a 4-1 Philadelphia victory.
ATLANTA, Aug. 15 (UPI) -- Omar Infante singled home the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning Saturday to give the Atlanta Braves a 4-3 victory over Philadelphia.