2005 Philadelphia Phillies | ||
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League | National League | |
Division | East | |
Ballpark | Citizens Bank Park | |
City | Philadelphia | |
Record | 88–74 (.543) | |
Divisional place | 2nd | |
Owners | Bill Giles | |
General managers | Ed Wade | |
Managers | Charlie Manuel | |
Television | WPSG\KYW-TV CSN Philadelphia | |
Radio | WIP/WPHT (Harry Kalas, Larry Andersen, Chris Wheeler, Scott Graham, Tom McCarthy) WPWA (Bill Kulik, Danny Martinez) | |
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The 2005 Philadelphia Phillies season was the 123rd season in the history of the franchise. The Phillies finished in second place in the National League East with a record of 88–74, two games behind the Atlanta Braves, and one game behind the NL Champion Houston Astros, who won the NL Wild Card race for the second consecutive season. The Phillies were managed by their new manager Charlie Manuel, as they played their home games at Citizens Bank Park. First baseman Ryan Howard was named the National League Rookie of the Year for the 2005 season.