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Lessons learned during 2008 World Series rain debacle influencing 2022 weather decisions
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2008 World Series Game 5, and all the rain that delayed the Phillies' reign
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After Yankees' disaster, who should fans root against (or for) in MLB postseason?
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From snow to dust storms: 6 remarkable weather events that impacted the MLB World Series
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Phillies oust Braves, reach second straight NLCS
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Phillies sweep Marlins to earn NL Division Series rematch with Braves
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Rain forces World Series Game 5 to be suspended
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Game 6 of World Series postponed by rain – Orange County Register
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Game 5 suspended by rain in middle of sixth – The Mercury News
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Phillies finish off Rays to win World Series – Orange County Register
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2008 Phillies, World Series champions: A look back
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Montgomery sparkles, Rangers beat sloppy Rays 4-0 in AL Wild Card Series opener
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World Series delayed until Wednesday
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Big Games in the Great, Unforgiving Outdoors - The New York Times
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When weather was a game-changer at the World Series