It’s now October and that
means it’s time for the Phillies
to start another magical playoff
run, and get to the World
Series.
Over the last two seasons, the
Phillies have done some
remarkable feats in order to
advance to the World Series. In
2008, Shane Victorino hit a
grand slam off C.C. Sabathia to
get the Phillies rolling on their
way to the World Series. Last
Year, Jimmy Rollins had a
clutch 9th inning double which
also led the Phillies on their
way to the World Series.
This year the magic started a
little early as Roy Halladay
threw a “no hitter” in his first
ever MLB Postseason start,
which gave the Phillies their
first win of the 2010 MLB
Postseason. The Phillies than
went on to win the best-ofthree
series to sweep the
Cincinnati Reds. “It was pretty
cool to see the Phillies sweep
since it was their first ever
sweep in the playoffs,” said
Sean Przychowicz, 18, a communications
major from
Warminster.
“I wasn’t too surprised that
the Phillies swept, I was actually
surprised they (Reds) even
put up a fight,” said Pavel
Kovtunenko, 18, an engineering
major from Southampton.
The Cincinnati Reds offense
never got going, as Cole
Hamels and Roy Halladay did
not give up a single run to the
Reds.
The Phillies are now gearing
up to play against the San
Francisco Giants in a best-ofseven
series. “I think we are
going to beat the Giants in 5
games. I don’t see a threat in
them since they only have one
great pitcher in Tim Lincecum.
They have absolutely no hitters”,
said Kevin Kuscavage,
19, a communications major
from Warrington.
Some students don’t exactly
think the Phillies are going to
win the next series let alone the
World Series. “The Giants are
the best team and they are
going to shock many people
after they beat the Phillies.
They have solid starting pitching
with an incredible relief
pitching,” said Casey Davis,
19, a business major from
Feasterville.
A majority of students seem
to think the Phillies are poised
to win the World Series. “They
have the best 1-2-3 punch in
the majors. They are going to
win. This is their year. Pitching
wins you games,” said Dean
Fritz, 19, a sports management
major from Trevose.
Some students seem to think
the Phillies are going to get
their revenge against the New
York Yankees. “Best pitching
staff, best fans, and best hitters.
The Phillies are going to beat
the Yankees in the World
Series,” said Brett McMullen,
24, an Education major from
Bensalem.
The Phillies are set to square
off against the Giants on
Saturday Oct. 16. There are
now only two teams that stand
in the way of the Phillies, the
Giants, and either the Yankees
or Rangers.
The Phillies are looking to
become the first team to reach
the World Series 3 consecutive
years since the New York
Yankees in 1998,1999, and
2000.