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On this date, 18 years ago, Carlos Ruiz had the biggest little hit of his career

It was eighteen years ago today when the Phillies then catcher, Carlos Ruiz, cemented himself in history with a late-inning walk-off win during Game Three of the World Series.

By Tori Sheffer · That Balls Outta Here

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 3:30 PM

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The article looks back at Carlos Ruiz's walk-off swinging bunt in Game 3 of the 2008 World Series.
The rain-delayed contest between the Philadelphia Phillies and Tampa Bay Rays was tied 4-4 entering the ninth inning.
Facing a five-man infield, Ruiz hit a soft dribbler down the third-base line to drive in the winning run.

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Tori Sheffer reflects on Carlos Ruiz's memorable walk-off swinging bunt for the Philadelphia Phillies against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 3 of the 2008 World Series. Following a long rain delay that pushed first pitch past 10:00 pm, the Phillies and Rays battled to a 4-4 tie heading into the bottom of the ninth inning.

After Eric Bruntlett reached base and advanced to third, Rays manager Joe Maddon deployed a five-man infield. Ruiz hit a soft dribbler down the third-base line, leading to an errant throw by Evan Longoria that allowed Bruntlett to score the winning run.

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On this date, 18 years ago, Carlos Ruiz had the biggest little hit of his career

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