2009 World Series facts for kids

The 2009 World Series was the MLB World Series of 2009 in the game of baseball. The New York Yankees won the series to take the 2009 World Series 4 games to 2, beating the Philadelphia Phillies. Hideki Matsui was the first ever Japanese born MVP.

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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.
Phillies closer Brad Lidge, pictured during the 2008 regular season, allowed three runs in the ninth inning of a tied Game 4 and took the loss.
Phillies second baseman Chase Utley, pictured during spring training in 2007, tied a World Series record with five home runs in the series.
Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui, pictured here in the 2007 regular season, tied a World Series record for most RBIs in a single game and won the World Series MVP award.
The Yankees celebrate their 7–3 win and the franchise's 27th World Series championship.
CC Sabathia and Mark Teixeira during the victory parade
Ticker-tape parade at New York City Hall
President Barack Obama meets with the 2009 World Series champion New York Yankees at the White House.