Phillies fans ready for World Series after winning NLCS
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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Phillies fans who were lucky enough to get tickets to the game ran out of Citizens Bank Park to celebrate the team’s dramatic come-from-behind victory. The Phillies are now in the World Series after beating the Padres, 4-3, in Game 5 of the NLCS on Sunday.
From the Ballpark to City Hall to Frankford and Cottman where thousands took over the intersection, the celebration took over the city.
These nights are the moments our city will never forget. And fans say being able to celebrate this win in South Philly is everything.
“We need this so bad,” a fan said.
Phillies fans have hoped and dreamed for more than a decade to get back to the playoffs and now their Fightins are NL champs.
“It means everything, we fought so hard to get here, we haven’t been in the playoffs in 11 years,” another Phillies fan said.
“It was so great to be there when it happened,” Patty Smith said. “I mean you watch it on TV, but nothing is like being here.”
One couple that went to the game tied the knot two days ago, but there was no time for a honeymoon.
Bride: “We got married on Friday and the Phillies won.”
Groom: “This is the best part of the weekend by far.”
One fan flew all night to be at Citizens Bank Park.
“I came here last night from Ireland,” a fan said.
And despite the elements and a late-game San Diego rally, Philly’s faithful never gave up hope.
“Best game ever, I don’t care how much it rained,” a woman said.
Meanwhile, at Frankford and Cottman Avenues in Northeast Philadelphia – an epicenter for Phils fans and massive celebrating – pure elation pulsed through the neighborhood.
The area was blocked to traffic as fans of all ages packed the street to celebrate with other Philadelphians.
They say the Phillies came into the season as underdogs, they described what it was like in those final moments before victory.
“We got the magic, baby,” one Phillies fan said.
That last inning was tense, but Phillies fans pulled through.
“We were sweating it, but I told her, ‘No.’ I said, ‘We’re going to win, baby,'” Dina Ramirez said.
“Little nervous for a second, but never doubted them,” a fan said.
Fans — now breathing a sigh of relief — and reliving that Bryce Harper home run.
And in Center City over at City Hall, the celebration went from the streets to the traffic poles where fans in Flyers jerseys climbed to the top to show their excitement.
The celebration is on, but fans in the city have their sights set on an even bigger prize.
“Whoever we face, the Yankees or the Astros — it’s always nice to have a good time and come out here,” Luke, a young Phillies fan said.
“Four more, baby,” another fan said. “Let’s go.”