2009 World Series: Yankees vs Phillies
The Yankees won their 27th World Series title in 2009, defeating the defending champion Philadelphia Phillies in six games.
The 2009 World Series was the championship series of Major League Baseball's 2009 season. The New York Yankees defeated the defending World Series champion Philadelphia Phillies in six games to win their 27th World Series title on November 4.
Quick Facts
- Series result
- Yankees won 4 games to 2
- Final game date
- November 4, 2009
- World series mvp
- Hideki Matsui
- Manager (yankees)
- Joe Girardi
- Manager (phillies)
- Charlie Manuel
Lore & Background
The Yankees won their 40th American League pennant on October 25, defeating the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in 6 games to advance to the World Series. In the World Series, they defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in six games to win their 27th World Series title on November 4.
Reader's Guide
The Yankees swept the Minnesota Twins in three games to win the ALDS. They then defeated the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in 6 games to win the ALCS. In the World Series, they defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in six games.
Did You Know?
- The Yankees finished the regular season with 103 wins and 59 losses, the best record in the majors.
- The new Yankee Stadium hosted its first regular season game on April 16, 2009, against the Cleveland Indians.
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