Matsui's bat drives Yankees to 27th World Series crown
Associated PressThe New York Yankees have won the World Series, beating the defending champion Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 in Game 6 behind Hideki Matsui's record-tying six RBIs.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 04, 2009A-Rod starts rally, Pettitte hits RBI single as Yankees claim 2-1 lead over Phillies
Associated PressAlex Rodriguez wound up with a home run after the first instant replay review in World Series history, and the New York Yankees beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-5 on Saturday night for a 2-1 edge.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 31, 2009Matsui's blast sends Series to Philadelphia all tied up
Associated PressMark Teixeira and Hideki Matsui shook the New York Yankees from their lumber slumber and sent the World Series to Philadelphia all tied up.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 29, 2009Angels hold off late Yankees rally, force series back to Bronx
Associated PressThe Los Angeles Angels responded to the Yankees' six-run rally moments earlier for a 7-6 win Thursday night that trimmed New York's lead in the AL championship series to 3-2.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 22, 2009A-Rod's homer keeps Yankees alive as Angels fall after 13 innings
Associated PressComing through under pressure once again, Alex Rodriguez hit a tying homer in the 11th inning and the Yankees edged the Angels 4-3 Saturday night on Maicer Izturis' throwing error in the 13th for a 2-0 lead in the AL championship series.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 17, 2009Sabathia cools off Angels as Yankees grab Game 1
Associated PressCC Sabathia pitched eight innings of four-hit ball to win his second straight postseason start and the New York Yankees took advantage of a rare sloppy night by the Los Angeles Angels in a 4-1 victory Friday.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 16, 2009Vlad's 2-out, 2-run single off Papelbon rallies Angels to sweep
Associated PressVladimir Guerrero and the Angels shrugged off their postseason failures and swept the Red Sox out of the playoffs.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 11, 2009Yankees steal 2-0 lead over Twins after A-Rod ties game in 9th inning
Associated PressMark Teixeira hit a leadoff homer in the 11th inning to give the New York Yankees a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night and 2-0 lead in their AL playoff series.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 09, 2009Jeter, Rodriguez power Yankees as Sabathia shuts down Twins
Associated PressDerek Jeter hit a two-run homer, CC Sabathia was the ace the Yankees signed him to be and New York romped over the tired Twins 7-2 in the opener of their AL playoff series.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 07, 2009Casilla's hit in 12th lifts Twins in AL Central tiebreaker
Associated PressAlexi Casilla's one-out single in the bottom of the 12th inning scored Carlos Gomez> from second base and the Twins beat Detroit 6-5.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 06, 2009Johnson makes possible final appearance in Giants' win
Associated PressRandy Johnson made what could be the last appearance of his brilliant, 22-year big league career, pitching one adventuresome inning of relief in the San Francisco Giants' 4-3, 10-inning win over the San Diego Padres on Sunday.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 04, 2009Kubel's pair of 3-run HRs help Twins force one-game playoff with Tigers
Associated PressJason Kubel got those noted white towels waving with a pair of three-run homers and Minnesota beat Kansas City 13-4 Sunday.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 04, 2009League's error scores Aubrey to give O's season-closing sweep
Associated PressMichael Aubrey scored the winning run on Brandon League's second throwing error in the 11th inning Sunday, giving the Baltimore Orioles a 5-4 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays and a three-game sweep.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 04, 2009Cuddyer's HR helps Twins push Central race to final day of season
Associated PressMichael Cuddyer hit a solo home run in the eighth inning, lifting the Twins to a 5-4 victory over the Royals on Saturday.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 03, 2009Upton's cycle denies Sabathia's bid for 20th win
Associated PressB.J. Upton ruined CC Sabathia's bid to become a 20-game winner, going 5 for 5 while hitting for the cycle and driving in a career-high six runs to help the Tampa Bay Rays beat the New York Yankees 13-4 on Friday night.
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