Oct 23, 2008 4:30 PM EST

Phillies' legendary third baseman Mike Schmidt believes that the team will defeat the Rays in four games to win this month's World Series.

"Phillies in four," Schmidt boldly predicted before Philadelphia's 3-2 win over Tampa Bay in Game 1.

"I'm really excited," said Schmidt, who made the cross-state drive from his home in Jupiter, Fla., to St. Petersburg for the first game.

Via Philly Blurbs