Philadelphia fully behind the Phillies during improbable World Series run

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The Philadelphia Phillies were never supposed to be here -- two games from a World Series championship despite last night's 3-2 loss.

Think back to early in the season.

A poor 22-29 start forced the team to fire Joe Girardi and promote bench coach Rob Thomson to manager.

Bryce Harper fractured his left thumb and missed nearly two months of action.

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Then, as critics would say, they limped into the postseason thanks to MLB expanding the playoff field.

But here they are, two wins away from a championship. Still confident after nearly pulling off another dramatic comeback victory in Game 5.

The series shifts back to Houston on Saturday, but no matter what happens, the Phillies' unlikely run to the World Series has turned this city red, and they deserve a lot of praise for that.