World Series '08 Game 3 Philies hang on for a 2 - 1 series lead

Finally, I was able to watch the 2008 World Series between the Tampa Bay rays and the Philadelphia Phillies. Although the Red Sox and the Yanks are out of it all, I still was interested because I love sports.

When I turned to espn channel, the Philies who is playing at their homefield , Citizens Bank Park in Philadelpia was ahead 4-1. But the Rays rallied at the start of the 7th inning.

A controversial save called by the first base umpire allowed the lead off batter of the inning to reach base. And the Rays was able to score 2 runs to come threateningly close 4 -3.

In the 8th inning, BJ Upton singlehandedly tied the score. He hit an in field single, stole 2nd base and reach home on an error by Ruiz.

In the bottom of the eight, Werth had a single then stole 2nd base. But he was picked off by Catcher Navarro as he was not able to get back to the 2nd base. That booboo killed the chance of moving ahead.

In the bottom of the 9th, it was Navarro's turn to unravel. His error allowed Bruntlett to reach third base and Carlos Ruiz had the RBI to push the Philies to a 5 -4 win and a 2 -1 world series lead.

Games 4 & 5 will also be played in Philadelphia.