MLB

2009 World Series

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A giant American flag is displayed in the outfield as members of the military salute during the playing of the national anthem as the Yankees take on the Phillies in Game 1 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium.

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The Yankees and Phillies line the bases during the national anthem.

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Fans look over Yankee Stadium prior to Game 1 between the Yankees and Phillies.

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The umpiring crew stands at home plate prior to the start of Game 1.

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Yankees sign during pregame for the players to win the World Series for George Stienbrenner.

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Andy Pettitte waves to fans in the crowd prior to Game 1.

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Hideki Matsui is greeted by teammates Mark Teixeira and Alex Rodriguez during pregame ceremonies.

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Philadelphia Phillies players Jimmy Rollins (2-R) and Shane Victorino (R) point at the back of Yankees Derek Jeter (2-L) and Johnny Damon ((C) for an unknown reason during introductions.

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Yankees legend and Baseball Hall of Famer Yogi Berra walks on the field with First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, prior to Game 1.

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Yankees captain Derek Jeter embraces First Lady Michelle Obama after Retired Army Capt. Tony Ordierna threw out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 1 of the World Series .

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First Lady Michelle Obama greets retired Army Captain Tony Odierno before the game as Dr. Jill Biden looks on.

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A fan cheers as the Yankees take the field for Game 1.

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The first pitch of the first World Series in the new Yankee Stadium is thrown by Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia.

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C.C. Sabathia throws the first pitch against the Phillies.

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Ryan Howard hits a double in the first inning.

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Ryan Howard runs to first base on his way to a double.

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A view of the Phillies batting against the Yankees.

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Derek Jeter looks back at Phillies pitcher Cliff Lee after striking out in the first inning.

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C.C. Sabathia wipes his forehead during the top of the first inning.

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CC Sabathia throws to the Phillies in the first inning.

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Mark Teixeira tags out Jimmy Rollins in the top of the first inning of Game 1.

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Yankees principal owner George Steinbrenner and his daughter Jessica Steinbrenner, Yankees general partner and vice chairperson, applaud during Game 1.

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NCC Sabathia talks with shortstop Derek Jeter after walking Jayson Werth to load the bases during the top of the first inning.

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Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia on the mound in the second inning.

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Hideki Matsui grimaces after striking out during the second inning of Game 1.

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Yankees Melky Cabrera catches Jimmy Rollins' fly ball in the third inning.

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Derek Jeter hits a double in the bottom of the third inning.

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Yankees Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez look dejected between the 3rd and 4th inning.

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Alex Rodriguez fouls off a pitch in the bottom of the fourth inning.

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Hideki Matsui singles in the fifth inning.

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Second base umpire Brian Gorman signals that Yankees batter Robinson Cano (not in photo) is out after Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins caught a Cano pop up in the fifth inning. After the umpires conferred, they ruled a double play as Yankees' base runner Hideki Matsui (not in photo) was tagged off first base on the play. Phillies' second baseman Chase Utley is behind Rollins.

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Phillies (L-R) Cliff Lee, Pedro Feliz and Jimmy Rollins watch as the umpires confer on a disputed double play in the fifth inning.

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Chase Utley hits a solo home run in the top of the sixth inning against C.C. Sabathia.

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Chase Utley hits a solo home run in the top of the sixth inning .

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CC Sabathia watches Chase Utley run up the first base line after his home run in the 6th inning.

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Derek Jeter catches the ball as Jimmy Rollins steals second base in the top of the eighth inning.

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Manager Joe Girardi (L) takes Phil Hughes out of the game in the top of the eighth inning.

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Phillies Ben Francisco and Jimmy Rollins, celebrate a two-run single by Raul Ibanez near Yankees catcher Jorge Posada during the eighth inning.

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Yankees Mark Teixeira, Robinson Cano, Alex Rodriguez and Derek Jeter chat during a pitcher change in the eighth inning of Game 1.

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Yankees catcher Jorge Posada tags out Shane Victorino at home plate as Victorino tried to scored on a double to right field by Ryan Howard during the ninth inning of Game 1.

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Jorge Posada holds up the ball after he tagged out Shane Victorino in the top of the ninth inning in Game 1.

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Shane Victorino slides in an attempt to catch a single to center field by Derek Jeter during the ninth inning of Game 1.

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Phillies Carlos Ruiz and Cliff Lee celebrate after their 6-1 win against the Yankees in Game 1 of the 2009 World Series at Yankee Stadium.

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Phillies Ryan Howard, Chase Utley, Ben Francisco and Jayson Werth celebrate their 6-1 win against the Yankees in Game 1.

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New York Yankees fans walk past the team emblem outside of Yankee Stadium before Game 2 of the World Series, hoping thier beloved Bombers could even the series 1-1.

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Nick Semon of Valley College, N.Y., waits outside Yankee Stadium before Game 2 .

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Yankees fans won't let Phillies pitcher Pedro Martinez forget his comment from 2004, when he was with the Boston Red Sox. Martinez referred to the Yankees as "his daddy" in September that year.

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Yankee Stadium is a packed house as starting Pitcher A.J. Burnett offers the first pitch of Game 2 to Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins.

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Burnett pitched a 1-2-3 first inning, striking out Shane Victorino and inducing two fly outs from Jimmy Rollins and Chase Utley.

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Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Pedro Martinez blows into his hand before facing the top of the Yankees order in the first inning of Game 2.

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Yankee captain Derek Jeter walks back to the dugout after striking out against Pedro Martinez in the bottom of the first inning.

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Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard dives in an attempt to snare a foul ball hit by Johnny Damon.

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Damon is seen looking disappointed after striking out against Pedro Martinez in the first inning.

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Yankees pitcher A.J. Burnett tallowed the first run of the game on a Matt Stairs single in the top of the 2nd inning.

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Johnny Damon slides in an attempt to field Raul Ibanez's ground rule double in the top of the 2nd inning.

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A.J. Burnett looks upset after giving up the first run of the game to Matt Stairs in the 2nd inning.

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Raul Ibanez is met and congratulated by teammate Jayson Werth after scoring on Matt Stairs' RBI single.

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Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez looks down after missing a play on an RBI single hit by Matt Stairs, giving the Phillies a 1-0 lead in Game 2.

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Hideki Matsui slaps a single for the first Yankees hit off Pedro Martinez in the bottom of the 2nd inning in Game 2.

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Opposing shortstops Derek Jeter and Jimmy Rollins chat after Rollins successfully advanced to 2nd base on a Shane Victorino groundout in the third inning.

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Catcher Jose Molina talks to A.J. Burnett during a mound conference in the third inning of Game 2.

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Burnett is amped up after striking out Phillies slugger Ryan Howard with two runners on to end the third inning.

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Burnett throws out speedy Shane Victorino in the third inning of Game 2.

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Jimmy Rollins safely slides back into first base after a pick-off attempt by pitcher A.J. Burnett.

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Mark Teixeira tags out the Phillies' Jayson Werth after a quick snap throw by catcher Jose Molina. Molina's throw and Teixeira's tag erased Werth's leadoff single in the top of the fourth inning.

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Tex marks the spot. Mark Teixeira blasted a solo home run off Pedro Martinez in the bottom of the fourth inning to tie the game 1-1.

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Teixeira sent a Pedro Martinez pitch into the bullpen to record the Yankees' first run of the game and even the score 1-1.

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Teixeira trots around the bases after hitting his game-tying homer.

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Pedro Martinez turns away after allowing Teixeira's home run in the bottom of the fourth inning.

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Jerry Hairston Jr., who got the starting nod over struggling Nick Swisher, argues with home plate umpire Jeff Nelson after striking out in the fifth inning.

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A dejected Alex Rodriguez flips his bat after striking out in the 6th inning of Game 2. Rodriguez has struggled to this point in the World Series, going 0-for-8 with six strikeouts.

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Hideki Matsui sends a Pedro Martinez pitch deep into the right field seats in the bottom of the sixth inning. Matsui's homer proved to be the difference in the Yankees' 3-1 win over the Phillies, and the Bombers will travel to Philly with the series tied 1-1.

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Hideki Matsui and Pedro Martinez watch as Matsui's home run lands in the right field seats, giving the Yankees a 2-1 win in Game 2.

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Third base coach Rob Thompson congratulates Matsui after his home run.

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Derek Jeter and Jose Molina congratulate Matsui after his 6th inning solo home run.

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Yankees manager Joe Girardi argues with first base umpire Brian Gorman after a questionable double play call in the bottom of the seventh inning of Game 2.

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Jorge Posada gives the Yankees a little breathing room as he hits an RBI single against the Phillies in the seventh inning.

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Derek Jeter leaps over Shane Victorino as he turns an inning-endling double play to stop the Phillies scoring threat in the 8th inning.

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Jeter pumps his fist in celebration after the Yankees end the Phillies' threat in the 8th inning.

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Ryan Howard, one of the most feared hitters in baseball was silenced by Yankees pitching tonight as he struck out four times in the 3-1 loss.

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Jeter congratulates the hero of Game 2, Hideki Matsui. Matsui's home run in the 6th inning gave the Yankees a 2-1 lead which would be all they needed to put away the Phillies in Game 2.

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The Bombers celebrate their Game 2 win over the Phillies as they split the first two games in the Bronx and head to Philadelphia with the series tied 1-1.

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The Yankees celebrate the Game 2 victory and will look to carry the momentum into Philadelphia for Game 3 on Saturday.

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The Yankees will head into Philadelphia for Game 3 looking to take a 2-1 lead on the Philadelphia Phillies. The Yankees will send out Andy Pettitte against Cole Hamels for Game 3

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Baseball fans wearing ponchos wait during a rain delay prior to game 3 of the World Series between the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies in Philadelphia.

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Fans wave towels before the game 3 World Series at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.

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Yankees fans Giovanna and John Lamiera attending game 3 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Fans stand in the rain before the start of Game 3.

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A groundkeeper holds on to a corner of the tarp as rain delays the start of game 3 of the World Series between the New York Yankees and the Philadelphia Phillies.

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Members of the ground crew cover the field prior to Game 3 of the 2009 Major League Baseball.

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A groundkeeper squeegees water in the outfield before the first inning of game 3.

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Mike Schmidt throws out the ceremonial first pitch before the game begins.

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Philadelphia Phillies' Cole Hamels pitches during the first inning.

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Game 3 of the World Series is underway -- finally.

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Phillies Cole Hamels throws the first pitch of the game to Derek Jeter.

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Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels delivers in the top of the first.

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Yankees starting pitcher Andy Pettitte fires his first pitch of the game.

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Andy Pettitte talks to catcher Jorge Posada and Derek Jeter during the first inning.

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Yankees starting pitcher Andy Pettitte delivers against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning in Game 3.

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Andy Pettitte delivers in the first inning.

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Yankees left fielder Johnny Damon slips as he fields a base hit off the bat of the Phillies' Jimmy Rollins in the bottom of the first inning of game 3.

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A Phillies fan holds a sign during game 3 of the 2009 World Series

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Jayson Werth hits a solo homerun in the second inning.

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Andy Pettitte reacts during the second inning against the Phildelphia Phillies in game 3.

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Philadelphia Phillies batter Shane Victorino hits an RBI sacrifice fly against the New York Yankees in the bottom of the second inning.

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Alex Rodriguez is hit by a pitch during the second inning in Game 3.

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New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira reaches for an errant throw from Yankees' third baseman Alex Rodriguez as Philadelphia Phillies batter Pedro Feliz reaches first base safely in the fourth inning in Game 3.

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New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez hits a two run home run off Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels during the fourth inning in Game 3.

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New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez hits a two run home run off Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels during the fourth inning in Game 3.

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Phildelphia Phillies Jayson Werth chases down the ball after it hit a tv camera by the foul pole on a swing from New York Yankees Alex Rodriguez during the fourth inning.

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Left Field umpire Gerry Davis signals a two-run home run by New York Yankees hitter Alex Rodriguez after a video review in the fourth inning.

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Yankees batter Alex Rodriguez is congratulated by teammates after hitting a ball which was originally ruled a double and then overturned to a home run when the review showed that the ball had struck a television camera over the wall in right field in the fourth inning.

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New York Yankees Johnny Damon hits a two run double during the fifth inning in Game 3.

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Yankees Nick Swisher collides into Phillies Carlos Ruiz on an RBI single by Yankees starting pitcher Andy Pettitte in the fifth inning.

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Swisher tumbles into Ruiz.

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Phillies Shane Victorino makes an error in the fifth inning.

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Yankees Nick Swisher connects for a home run in the top of the sixth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies.

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Yankees Nick Swisher rounds first base after hitting a solo home run in the sixth inning.

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Yankees right fielder Nick Swisher celebrates his solo homerun during the sixth inning .

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Phillies' Jayson Werth hits a solo home run during the sixth inning.

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Yankees Alex Rodriguez is hit by a pitch in the seventh inning.

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Yankees Jorge Posada hits an RBI single in the seventh inning.

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Yankees' Johnny Damon steals second safely as Philadelphia Phillies' Jimmy Rollins gets the throw from the plate during the seventh inning.

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Phillies' Chase Utley looks back at the dugout after lining out to center field to end the seventh inning.

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Yankees' Hideki Matsui hits a solo home run during the eighth inning in Game 3.

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New York Yankees' Hideki Matsui is congratulated by third base coach Rob Thomson after hitting a home run against Phillies' Brett Myers during the eighth inning.

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New York Yankees' Mark Teixeira breaks his bat on a fly out in front of Philadelphia Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz and umpire Brian Gorman during the ninth inning in Game 3.

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Mariano Rivera closes out the game in the ninth inning.

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New York Yankees Mark Teixeira, Melky Cabrera, Alex Rodriguez and Johnny Damon celebrate winning game 3 of the 2009 World Series at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.

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New York Yankees' Derek Jeter, Robinson Cano, Alex Rodriguez, Mark Teixeira, Jorge Posada and Mariano Rivera celebrate defeating the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 3.

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Yankee fans are psyched about the win, too.

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New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi, shakes hands with Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel before Game 4.

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New York Yankees and the Philadelphia Phillies line up on the foul lines for the performance of the National Anthem prior to Game 4.

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Mariano Rivera and teammates during the National Anthem.

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Game 4 kicks off in Philadelphia.

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Yankees left fielder Johnny Damon safely slides into home against Philadelphia Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz during the first inning of game 4.

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Chase Utley tries to make a play on a grounder by Derek Jeter in the first inning.

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Phillies' Game 4 starter Joe Blanton delivers a pitch in the first inning.

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Yankees' Alex Rodriguez is hit by a pitch from Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Joe Blanton in the first inning of Game 4.

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CC Sabathia wipes his head during the first inning of Game 4.

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Yankees' Johnny Damon can't catch a ball hit by the Phillies' Shane Victorino during the first inning of Game 4.

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Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard kicks the dirt around first base after Yankees batter Derek Jeter reaches first base on a single in the top of the first inning.

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Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia fires his first pitch of game 4 World Series .

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Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia.

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Phillies Chase Utley hits a RBI double in the bottom of the first inning.

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Mark Texiera hit a RBI ground out to that scored Derek Jeter for the first run of the game.

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Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia takes a strike swinging in the second inning.

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Yankees Nick Swisher reacts after he scoring on Derek Jeter's RBI single in the 5th inning.

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A worried Phillies starting pitcher Joe Blanton walks to the dugout after the fourth inning in Game 4.

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Phillies' Ryan Howard slides into the dirt after scoring on a single to left field by Carlos Ruiz during the fourth inning of Game 4.

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Phillies' Ryan Howard slides into the dirt after scoring on a single to left field by Carlos Ruiz during the fourth inning of Game 4.

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Phillies' Chase Utley tries to flip the ball to second on a Melky Cabrera grounder during the fifth inning. Two runs wound up scoring to give the Yankees a 4-2 lead.

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Melky Cabrera scores on a Johnny Damon single in the fifth inning.

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Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia during Game 4.

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Eight thousand fans watched Game 4 of the World Series in Philadelphia on the big screen at Yankee Stadium.

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Former boxing great Joe Frazier and the Philadelphia Phillies mascot the "Philly Phanatic" perform during a break in play in Game 4.

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Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia points to a pop up in the fifth inning.

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Yankees catcher Jorge Posada hands the ball back to CC Sabathia in the sixth inning.

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Phillies Chase Utley rounds third base on his solo home run in the bottom of the seventh inning.

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Fans reach for the Chase Utley solo home run during the seventh inning of game 4.

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Phillies batter Chase Utley is congratulated by teammates at the dugout steps after hitting a solo home run in the seventh inning.

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Yankees pitcher C.C. Sabathia walks off the mound after being pulled in the seventh inning .

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CC Sabathia walks back to the dugout after being taken out of the game in the seventh inning.

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Phillies Jimmy Rollins and Raul Ibanez can't make a play on a single hit by Robinson Cano in the top of the eighth inning of Game 4.

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Yankees batter Alex Rodriguez makes a face at home plate umpire Mike Everitt after striking out in the eighth inning of game 4.

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Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain fires his first pitch during the eighth inning of game 4.

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Phillies Pedro Feliz hits a solo home run during the eighth inning in Game 4.

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Phillies Carlos Ruiz high fives teammate Pedro Feliz after he hit a solo homerun on a pitch by New York Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain in the eighth inning.

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Phillies third baseman Pedro Feliz is congratulated by teammates after hitting a solo homerun in the eighth inning.

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Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera delivers in the ninth inning.

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Yankees batter Alex Rodriguez hits an RBI double to left in the ninth inning of game 4.

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Alex Rodriguez celebrates his RBI double to left in the ninth inning of game 4.

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Yankees Alex Rodriguez celebrates with teammate Mark Texeira his RBI double to left in the ninth inning of game 4.

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Derek Jeter and Nick Swisher celebrates with Alex Rodriguez his RBI double to left in the ninth inning of game 4.

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Yankees baserunner Johnny Damon takes off for third base after stealing second base as third baseman Pedro Feliz can only watch with nobody covering third base in the ninth inning of game 4.

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Mayor Michael Bloomberg watches with Sailors and Marines aboard the USS New York Yankees play against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 4 of the 2009 MLB World Series.

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New York Yankees' Mark Teixeira celebrates with Alex Rodriguez after the Yankees' 7-4 wn over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 4.

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New York Yankees' Robinson Cano and Nick Swisher celebrate the end of the ninth inning of Game 4. The Yankees won 7-4 to take a 3-1 lead in the series.

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New York Yankees player s celebrate after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies in game 4 of the World Series at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.

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Phillies starting pitcher Cliff Lee fires the first pitch in Game 5 of the World Series against the Yankees.

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Alex Rodriguez hits an RBI double in the top of the first inning against the Phillies in Game 5. Rodriguez was 2-4 with two doubles and two RBIs.

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Alex Rodriguez takes off after hitting his RBI double in the first inning against the Phillies in Game 5.

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Johnny Damon hits a single in the first inning of the Yankees' 8-6 loss to the Phillies.

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Johnny Damon slides safely past the tag of Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz in the first inning, scoring on Alex Rodriguez's RBI double.

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Yankees starting pitcher A.J. Burnett delivers to the Phillies in the first inning. Burnett and the Yankees would be in a 3-1 hole after the first inning thanks to a Chase Utley three-run home run.

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Chase Utley rounds first base after hitting a three-run home run in the first inning.

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Chase Utley is congratulated by Shane Victorino and Jimmy Rollins after his first inning three-run homer.

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A.J. Burnett did not have the same stuff he had in Game 2. Burnett pitched two innings, allowing six runs in the Yankees' Game 5 loss.

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The Philadelphia crown goes wild as Chase Utley, Shane Victorino and Jimmy Rollins score on Utley's homer in the first inning.

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Ryan Howard jumps out of the way as Mark Teixeira lays out and snares a ball hit by Raul Ibanez.

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A.J. Burnett suffered his first loss of the Series after the Phillies lineup punished him, scoring six runs off the Yankees starter.

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Jimmy Rollins singles in the bottom of the first inning.

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Derek Jeter forces out Ryan Howard of the Phillies on a fielder's choice in the bottom of the first inning of Game 5.

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A Phillies fan keeps his spirits up as he holds up a sign in the top of the first inning of Game 5. It turned out that the Phillies would fulfill his hopes and send the series back to The Bronx for Game 6.

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Derek Jeter reacts after grounding out in the first inning of Game 5.

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Phillies outfielder Shane Victorino glares at A.J. Burnett after being hit on his right hand by a pitch in the first inning.

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Yankees pitcher A.J. Burnett turns away after hitting Victorino with a pitch.

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Mark Teixeira fields a ground out by Cliff Lee during the second inning.

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Derek Jeter is unable to handle the throw from catcher Jose Molina as Chase Utley steals 2nd base during the third inning.

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Joe Girardi pulled starter A.J. Burnett in the third inning after he allowed six runs on four hits and walked four in the shortest outing by a Yankees starter this postseason .

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A.J. Burnett walks back to the dugout after being pulled from the game in the third inning.

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A.J. Burnett sulks after being pulled in Game 5.

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Phillies pitcher Cliff Lee handled the Yankees lineup again, picking up the win after throwing seven innings in a game where Philadelphia faced elimination.

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Joe Girardi turned to young reliever David Robertson to replace starting pitcher A.J. Burnett. Robertson pitched well, allowing one hit and no runs over two innings.

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Johnny Damon picks up an RBI as Eric Hinske scored on his groundout in the fifth inning.

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Johnny Damon hits a broken bat grounder in the fifth inning. Yankees pinch hitter Eric Hinske scored on the groundout, closing the gap to 6-2.

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A close up shot of Johnny Damon's groundout.

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Yankees outfielder Brett Garnder, who replaced injured Melky Cabrera in the starting lineup, makes an incredible catch in the bottom of the fifth inning.

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Gardner slams into the wall after robbing an extra base hit from Phillies outfielder Jayson Werth.

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Yankees reliever Alfredo Aceves took over in the fifth inning, and provided the Yankees with two innings of scoreless relief.

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An outstretched Robinson Cano cannot make it to a Jimmy Rollins single in the sixth inning.

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Derek Jeter fields a grounder and throws it to record the final out of the sixth inning.

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Raul Ibanez sends a pitch from Yankees reliever Phil Coke deep into the seats of Citizens Bank Park. Ibanez broke his World Series struggles by going 2-for-4 with two RBIs.

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The Yankees infield gathers around the mound as Joe Girardi calls on Phil Hughes to relieve Phil Coke.

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Raul Ibanez trots around the bases after hitting his home run in the seventh inning.

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Alex Rodriguez hits his 2nd RBI double in the eighth inning of Game 5. Rodriguez became the Yankees' leader for RBI in a single postseason.

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Robinson Cano hits a sacrifice fly in the eighth inning to pull the Yankees within three runs.

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Alex Rodriguez will look to carry the Yankees to their 27th title when the Yankees return home for Game 6 on Wednesday.

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Phillies' reliever Ryan Madson attempts to close out Game 5.

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Hideki Matsui slaps a single as the Yankees tried to rally in the 9th inning.

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Yankees' Derek Jeter hits into a double play in the ninth inning. Jorge Posada scored on the Jeter groundout.

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Yankees fans react as Derek Jeter hits into a ninth inning double play as they watch Game 5 on television in New York. The Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Yankees 8-6, sending the series back to The Bronx.

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Yankees' Hideki Matsu looks frustrated in the ninth inning of Game 5. The Phillies won 8-6 and the Yankees lead the series 3-2.

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Phillies Ryan Madson celebrates their 8-6 win against the New York Yankees in Game 5.

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Phillies' Jimmy Rollins and Chase Utley congratulate each other after the ninth inning of Game 5 .

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Phillies Jimmy Rollins, Chase Utley, Ryan Howard, Pedro Feliz celebrate at the end of the game. The Phillies won 8-6 and the Yankees lead the series 3-2.

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Yankees fans line up outside the stadium before Game 6. Thousands of fans came to the stadium looking for theBombers to clinch their 27th World Championship.

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Yankees fan Lenny Lipton is seen outside of Yankee stadium before the start of Game 6.

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A packed house filled the seats as the Yankees prepared to take on the Phillies in Game 6.

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The Yankees turned to Andy Pettitte for Game 6. Pettitte is seen here delivering the first pitch to Phillies leadoff hitter Jimmy Rollins.

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Phillies starter Pedro Martinez makes his walk from the bullpen to the mound to pitch to the Yankees lineup in the bottom of the first inning.

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Martinez removes his cap and steps behind the mound prior to his start in Game 6.

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Derek Jeter throws out Jimmy Rollins for the first out of the first inning in Game 6.

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Jeter ends the Phillies' first inning by turning a double play on a ground ball hit by Chase Utley.

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Hideki Matsui sends the Pedro Martinez offering deep into the right field seats to give the Yankees a 2-0 lead in the 2nd inning.

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Matsui watches as his two-run home run lands in the stands. Matsui's third home run of the World Series gave the Yankees a 2-0 lead in Game 6.

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Pedro Martinez wipes his face after giving up the Matsui home run.

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A disgruntled Martinez turns away as Matsui trots around the bases.

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Robinson Cano congratulates Matsui after his home run.

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Phillies catche Carlos Ruiz hits a one-out triple off Yankees starter Andy Pettitte

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Ruiz would eventually score on a sacrifice fly, cutting the Yankees lead to one run in the third inning.

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Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira yells in pain after being hit by a pitch by Pedro Martinez.

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Alex Rodriguez congratulates Johnny Damon after he scored along with Derek Jeter on Hideki Matsui's 4th inning double. Damon would leave the game for Jerry Hairston Jr. after aggrivating an injury in his leg.

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A young Yankees fan has her game face on as she cheers on the Bombers in Game 6 of the World Series.

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Kate Hudson, girlfriend of Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez, cheers on her boyfriend and his teammates as they attempt to win their 27th World championship.

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Derek Jeter singles in the third inning. Jeter has hit safely in 32 of 38 World Series games in his career.

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Andy Pettitte has some words for home plate umpire Joe West after the fourth inning.

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Manager Joe Girardi comes out to separate starter Andy Pettitte and home plate umpire Joe West.

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Derek Jeter rounds first base on his ground rule double in the sixth inning.

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Ryan Howard fields the throw on Jerry Hairston Jr.'s sacrifice bunt in the fifth inning

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Jeter is congratulated by his teammates after scoring on Mark Teixeira's single in the bottom of the fifth inning.

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Hideki Matsui hits another double in the fifth inning. Matsui drove in two more runs on his 2nd double of the night. Matsui tied a World Series record with 6 RBI in Game 6.

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Phillies' outfielders Jayson Werth and Shane Victorino attempt to field Hideki Matsui's RBI double in the 5th inning of Game 6.

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Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard hits his first home run of the postseason off Andy Pettitte in the bottom of the 6th inning.

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Yankees starter Andy Pettitte kicks the mound after surrendering a two-run home run to Ryan Howard in the sixth inning.

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Alex Rodriguez and Derek Jeter congratulate Pettitte before he is relieved in the top of the sixth inning.

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Pettitte exits to a standing ovation as he tips his cap to the fans after being relieved by Joba Chamberlain. Pettitte was the winning pitcher in all three of the Yankees' clinching games this postseason.

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Phillies outfielder Ben Francisco attempts to field a fould ball hit off the bat of Nick Swisher in the seventh inning.

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Jimmy Rollins holds onto the ball after getting the force out on Nick Swisher at 2nd base.

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The Phillies infield and manager Charlie Manuel wait on the mound during a pitching change. The Phillies called in Chan Ho Park to relieve J.A. Happ in the sixth inning.

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Joba Chamberlain came in to relieve Andy Pettitte in the bottom of the sixth inning.

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The Phillies await patiently on the top step of the dugout during the seventh inning of Game 6.

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Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins just misses a single hit by Alex Rodriguez.

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Yankees relief pitcher Damaso Marte is pumped up after striking out the hottest batter in the Phillies lineup, Chase Utley, in the seventh inning.

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Catcher Jorge Posada covers the mouth of Damaso Marte after he struck out Chase Utley in the seventh inning.

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Enter Sandman. Yankees closer Mariano Rivera jogs to the mound after being called on once again to close out the clinching game of the 2009 World Series.

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Phillies teammates Ben Francisco and Jayson Werth look confused as manager Charlie Manuel watches Mariano Rivera pitch to his batters in the eighth inning.

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Mariano Rivera, the all-time leader in postseason ERA and saves, delievers a pitch in the eighth inning of Game 6.

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Raule Ibanez breaks his bat on a fould ball against Mariano Rivera.

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Mark Teixeira celebrates after making the final out of Game 6, clinching the Yankees' 27th World Championship.

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A joyous Alex Rodriguez celebrates after the Yankees record the final out of the World Series. Rodriguez finally won his first World Series.

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The Yankees all charge the field and celebrate as they become World Champions for the 27th time in franchise history.

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Rodriguez embraces closer Mariano Rivera as they celebrate winning the World Series.

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The Bombers celebrate their championship behind the pitchers mound.

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Phillies pitcher Scott Eyre sits and sulks by himself after the Yankees beat the Phillies 7-3 in Game 6, clinching the 2009 World Series title.

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Just like old times. Once again Yankees captain Derek Jeter celebrates a World Series win with Jorge Posada.

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The 2009 World Champions take a lap around the new Yankee Stadium for all of their loyal fans.

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World Series MVP Hideki Matsui is presented with the trophy during the postgame celebrations. Matsui drove in 6 runs in Series clinching Game 6.

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Winning pitcher Andy Pettitte holds the World Series trophy over his head for the fifth time in his career.