How did New York Yankees Win Major League Baseballs Coveted Championship Title?”
The New York Yankees defeated the visiting Philadelphia Phillies 7-3, Wednesday, to win the 2009 World Series, the championship round of North American Major League Baseball. New York’s Japanese-born designated hitter, Hideki Matsui, was the catalyst in the Yankees’ dominating victory. Matsui drove in six of the team’s seven runs in the pivotal sixth game of the Series, including a massive home run off Phillies pitcher Pedro Martinez in the second inning that gave the Yankees their first two scores of the game. Matsui also drove in two runs during his at-bats in the third and fifth innings. His exploits earned him the Most Valuable Player award for the 2009 Series, becoming the first Asian-born player, and first full-time designated hitter, to win the award. Speaking through a translator, Matsui said he was happy to take one for the team. MVP Hideki Matsui acknowledges applause during ceremonies after winning Major League Baseball World Series against Philadelphia Phillies, 04 Nov 2009
The New York Yankees defeated the visiting Philadelphia Phillies 7-3, Wednesday, to win the 2009 World Series, the championship round of North American Major League Baseball. New York’s Japanese-born designated hitter, Hideki Matsui, was the catalyst in the Yankees’ dominating victory. Matsui drove in six of the team’s seven runs in the pivotal sixth game of the Series, including a massive home run off Phillies pitcher Pedro Martinez in the second inning that gave the Yankees their first two scores of the game. Matsui also drove in two runs during his at-bats in the third and fifth innings. His exploits earned him the Most Valuable Player award for the 2009 Series, becoming the first Asian-born player, and first full-time designated hitter, to win the award. Speaking through a translator, Matsui said he was happy to take one for the team. ” . . .was happy to be able to hit and contribute to the team’s win but more than that, just, us as a team, winning the championship – by far – that
