2009 World Series
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The 2009 World Series was the championship series of Major League Baseball's 2009 season. As the 105th edition of the World Series, it was a best-of-seven playoff contested between the Philadelphia Ph
The Yankees celebrate Derek Jeter breaking their franchise career hits record.
Phillies starting pitcher Cliff Lee, pictured in the 2009 regular season, became the first pitcher to ever throw a postseason series opener complete game against the Yankees without allowing an earned run.
Ceremonial first pitch of the World Series with Michelle Obama, Jill Biden, and Yogi Berra watching
Yankees closer Mariano Rivera, pictured during the 2007 regular season, pitched two scoreless innings in Game 2 for the save.
Hideki Matsui
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Hideki Matsui, nicknamed "Godzilla", is a Japanese former professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter. He played in Major League Baseball for the New York Yankees, Los Angeles Angels of Ana
2009 World Series
…in the Phillies' Game 1 victory, allowing only one unearned run, while Chase Utley hit two home runs. In Game 2, solo home runs by Mark Teixeira and Hideki Matsui helped the Yankees win by a score of 3–1. After a rain delayed start, Game 3 featured more offense, with a combined six home runs and thirteen total…
Matsui with the New York Yankees in 2007
Hideki Matsui batting for the Yankees
Hideki Matsui rounding the bases
Matsui during the 2009 World Series championship parade