MLB

World Series MVP

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World Series MVP Hideki Matsui holds his trophy after being presented with it by commissioner Bud Selig during the postgame celebration.

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Matsui watches his two-run home run leave the park as he trots around the bases. Matsui drove in six runs in the Game 6 clincher.

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Matsui earned World Series MVP honors by batting .615 with 3 home runs and 8 RBIs in the 2009 World Series.

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Hideki Matsui watches his two-run single in the third inning of Game 6.

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Hideki Matsui fans celebrate after he blasted a home run off Pedro Martinez in Game 6.

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Hideki Matsui stands on second base after his two-run double in the fifth inning of Game 6.

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Matsui watches his solo home run leave Citizen's Bank Ballpark during Game 3.

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Matsui returned to his DH role with a bang, as he went 3-for-4 with a home run and six RBIs in Game 6.

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Matsui was No. 1 for the Yankees in this series, driving in six of their seven runs in the final game.

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Matsui hits a double in the bottom of the fifth inning, driving in Mark Teixeira and Alex Rodriguez.

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Matsui is congratulated by third base coach Rob Thompson after his home run in the second inning of Game 6.

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Matsui is met at home plate by Alex Rodriguez after his home run in Game 6.

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Matsui is greeted by Yankees captain Derek Jeter after giving the Bombers an early lead in Game 6.

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Hideki Matsui was named the World Series MVP, and finally won a World Series after spending seven years in pinstripes.