Yankees beat Phillies to win World Series title
The New York Yankees celebrate after their 7-3 win against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game Six of the 2009 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Yankees won their record 27th World Series title for their first MLB crown since 2000.
NEW YORK (AFP) - – The New York Yankees won their record 27th World Series title, defeating the defending champion Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 for their first Major League Baseball crown since 2000.
The Yankees won the best-of-seven championship series four games to two to stretch the greatest legacy of championship success in North American sport.
Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui matched a 49-year-old World Series record by knocking in six runs in a single game.
The Japanese star smashed a two-run home run in the second inning, a two-run single in the third and a two-run double in the fifth.
Andy Pettitte won his record-extending 18th playoff game, the 37-year-old US southpaw having also taken a game three victory. Yankees closer Mariano Rivera picked up his record 12th Series save.