Final Score: Philadelphia 4, Tampa Bay 3

Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - It took two extra nights, but the Phillies have finally put an end to Philadelphia's 25-year major sports title drought. Eric Bruntlett scored on a Pedro Feliz single in the seventh inning and the Phillies beat Tampa Bay, 4-3, in Game 5 of the World Series, wrapping up the franchise's second title in history. Rocco Baldelli's homer tied the game in the top of the seventh, but the Rays couldn't go ahead as Chase Utley threw out Jason Bartlett at the plate to end the frame. The Phillies then went in front in the bottom half of a game that had been halted by rain tied, 2-2, Monday night after 5 1/2 innings. Wintry conditions forced a postponement for an extra day, but under cold, windy conditions Wednesday, the Phillies warmed up their fans quickly and sent the City of Brotherly Love into pandemonium. The 4-1 series victory gave Philadelphia its first championship of any kind since 1983, when the 76ers beat the Los Angeles Lakers for the NBA title. The Phillies' other World Series championship came in 1980. Brad Lidge, who didn't blow a save the entire year, locked down the win in the ninth, but not before the Rays had the tying run in scoring position. Evan Longoria popped out before Dioner Navarro broke his bat on a base hit to right field. Pinch-runner Fernando Perez stole second base, but pinch-hitter Ben Zobrist lined out to right field. Pinch-hitter Eric Hinske swung through a low pitch to strike out, and the Phillies piled on top of each other near the mound in celebration. The Phillies were here 15 years ago, but lost to Toronto in the World Series. Now they will celebrate with the rest of the city with a parade on Friday. Cole Hamels, who went 1-0 with a 2.77 ERA in two World Series appearances was named the MVP of the Fall Classic. It was a masterful season for Lidge, who had a save in all 48 of his appearances in 2008, including two in the World Series. It was also a successful season for the Rays. Prior to this year, the most wins for the Rays, who entered the majors in 1998, was 70.