Brad Lidge: 'My ankle was up by my mouth at some point'

As the Phillies get ready to take on the Houston Astros in the 2022 World Series, Lidge has been reflecting on the run that won Philly its second title in 2008. 

"I remember running out there, and I just kept thinking to myself 'don't get ahead of yourself," Lidge said. "Stay locked in and in the moment. Think about executing the pitches. Otherwise, that moment will never come that we dream about." 

Lidge is an interesting story, especially this week. Not only did he win the World Series with the Phillies, but he also began his career with the Houston Astros, the Phillies opponent this year. Lidge has been asked often about which team he will side with, and his answer has stayed the same. 

"I loved my time in Houston," Lidge said. Incredible memories there. Incredible teammates. But we won the whole thing with the Phillies. And when I retired, the Phillies immediately reached out to me and said we want to have your family out and retire you as a Phillie."

No matter who Lidge is rooting for, he seems a likely candidate to throw out the first pitch at some point during the series.