The MLB World Series is finally here, and the first game was full of action, as the Phillies took the advantage and beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2.
The opener on Wednesday night was in Florida, where the Phillies did better than everyone expected. It was a very tight game, which was led to Philadelphia’s victory by figures like Chase Utley (who hit a two-run homer) and Cole Hamels. The Rays started the game with a fierce play, but then stopped the hits after the fifth inning and stayed with just 5.
This wasn’t a good night for Scott Kazmir either, who gave up six hits and had a hard time trying to keep his performance up. Kazmir admitted he felt like he was battling every inning. But still, he’s one of the Rays’ best assets. He just needs to get a grip and start working for real.
The Phillies will try again Thursday night to prove it wasn’t just luck and will try to get their second victory on the road. It won’t be easy: we’re talking about facing an MLB team that has won 18 of the last 22 titles. They definitely started with the right foot! But the home field advantage is still on the Rays’ side, so nothing is said and done yet.
