World Series: Phillies faithful remain positive after Game 5
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- It was a tough two nights for Phillies fans, but they aren't giving up hope yet. Fans left the ballpark disappointed and frustrated after the Phillies' Game 5 loss to the Astros, so do they think the Fightins can make a comeback?
It always starts with belief.
Phillies fans are in a state of disbelief after the Astros came to Philadelphia and took two out of three games from the Fightins at Citizens Bank Park.
The Phillies had been perfect at home this postseason and the fans have been a contributing factor.
Despite losing the last two games and being down 3-2 in the World Series, fans are still rallying behind the Fightins.
Fans in Philadelphia say they have faith and believe they can still win the series.
"A lot disappointed, you know, taking only one of three at home hurts a bit. We can turn it around though. We can do it in seven. We absolutely can do it. Pitching has to come through we got to get some hits," one fan said.
Another fan reminds us, were the Fightins.
"We will win two in Houston and take this home. We're the Phillies. We're the Fightins. That's what we're here for," the fan said.
Unfortunately, the series is headed back to Houston. If the Phillies pull it off, they'll have to win the next two games on the road.
While their down, they're certainly not out. And the faithful are hoping you keep the faith.
"You have to have faith. You have to believe," Rabbi Bryan Wexler, of Temple Beth Shalom, said.
Rabbi Bryan Wexler of Temple Beth Shalom in Cherry Hill is a lifelong Phillies fan. Everyday when people arrive they're greeted by a poster of the Phanatic with "Phillies" written in Hebrew. He also has a Kiddush cup and mezuzah in Phillies red white and blue.
"It's been a season where the Phillies have taught us to keep believing. They believe in themselves. They said they believe in the fans and we believe in them," Wexler said.
Their Christian brothers and sisters are also still believing in the Phillies. Archbishop Nelson Perez is also a Phillies fan, posting this picture from Game 3 along with a video message where he says, "The Fightin Phils have given us reason to hope to believe and to celebrate."
And celebrating is exactly what fans plan to do.
"These people have heart. They have a lot of talent and yes, I know Houston is good but these guys can do it, so lets give them a chance to do it," fan Chris Hutton said.
