On Oct. 29, 2008, the Philadelphia
Phillies won the World Series for
the first time in 28 years.
The Phillies players are what
make the fans come and enjoy each
game they play. When a particular
player gets injured, Phillies fans
make sure the player comes back to
play.
“I believe that Chase Utley
injured his hip and is going to have
surgery. I’m glad we can get that
taken care of and have Utley play
as soon as possible,” said Kyle
Wasko, 24, a biology and chemistry
major from Doylestown.
“I find the offense for the Phillies
is solid, however the pitching
seems to need some adjustments
and players who can deliver,” said
Doug Neff, 19, computer science
major from Morrisville.
“I was really happy the Phillies
went to the World Series, it’s been a
long time since we had the chance
to experience that excitement,” said
student Kirsten Wolfe.
One of the many good things
about Philadelphia fans is that they
stay loyal to teams in pursuit of the
championship.
“I know that with a new season
many things are possible to happen
within a period of time, but I think
the Phillies shouldn’t lose sight of
becoming the World Series
Champions again,” said Wolfe.
During last year’s World Series
game five, the weather stretched
the game out over a two-day span,
and caused the fans’ frustration.
“When I saw that the weather
made it hard for the Phillies to play
game five of the World Series, I
was rather disappointed that we
were so close yet a couple days
short of achieving it”, said Valrie
Pagan, 18, a education major from
Fairless Hills.
The World Series coming to
Philadelphia showed that you
don’t have to be a longtime fan to
enjoy the exciting atmosphere of
winning a championship.
The Phillies are determined to
show the fans that their success will
not be limited to one season.
“Being a Phillies fan, I would say
I was with them from start to finish
and saw them grow as the time
went on. We needed this to happen
for the city of Philadelphia to
help us realize were capable of
becoming World Series
Champions,” said Wendy
Strassler, 20, an early childhood
major from Doylestown.
Neff said, “The Phillies winning
the World Series made for a great
story to share with your friends
and family.”