Phillies team that everyone doubted found its way to first World Series win

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Billy Penn looks back on a historic stretch for the Phillies — while hoping that maybe we’ll see another memorable run.) Unbelievable.”– Phillies broadcaster Andy Musser calling Schmidt’s game-winning home run to give the Phils the National League East Division title in 1980. The victory that Sunday, Oct. 4, 1980, against the Montreal Expos gave the Phillies a ticket to the postseason. In Saturday’s game, the Phils were down to their last out in the ninth inning, trailing, 4-3. If the Expos won the first game, both teams would have to play a second game; the winner of that contest would be champion.