Mariano Rivera, King of the Closers - The New York Times
Jun 29, 2010 · If Mariano Rivera were a position player, he would be Hideki Matsui. The fans roared again as Matsui came to the plate. Rivera fired his seventh cutter of the day, jamming …
No offense to Hideki Matsui... but Mariano Rivera was the MVP
But when Rivera came out in the 8th, the roar of the crowd was that of people who knew the game (and the World Series title) was theirs. They were right. Because Rivera, the most valuable …
Back on Top, Yankees Add A 27th Title - The New York Times
Nov 5, 2009 · Hideki Matsui homered, with his six runs batted in tying a World Series record, and Andy Pettitte ground through five and two-thirds innings for his second victory in five days. …
2009 World Series - Baseball Almanac
This was the 28th pinch-hit home run in World Series history. Phil Hughes pitched a third of an inning in the bottom of the ninth and allowed a solo home run to Carlos Ruiz before being …
A look back at Mariano Rivera's 2009 World Series - Bronx …
Jan 22, 2019 · In honor of Rivera’s election to the Hall of Fame today, let’s take a look back Rivera’s seventh and final World Series appearance. While this series is mainly remembered …
Yankees Win 2009 World Series - The New York Times
Nov 4, 2009 · Mariano Rivera, who was on the mound at Shea Stadium the last time the Yankees won the World Series, secured the final five outs, although he did not get his third save of the …
Yankees Counting on Full Recovery by Aging Foursome
Mar 12, 2009 · Alex Rodriguez is not the only Yankees veteran recovering from surgery. Mariano Rivera, Jorge Posada and Hideki Matsui underwent operations in the off-season.
Game 6: Matsui, Pettitte carry Yankees to Series title
Nov 5, 2009 · Mariano Rivera held a copy of The Post’s front page with the No. 27 on the cover. Hideki Matsui, who went 3-for-4 with a homer and six RBIs that tied the single-game Series …
2009 World Series - New York Yankees over Philadelphia Phillies …
Nov 4, 2009 · WS MVP: Hideki Matsui. NLCS MVP: Ryan Howard. ALCS MVP: CC Sabathia. More league info
Mariano Rivera: The 2009 Postseason MVP Of The 9th Inning
Nov 6, 2009 · Some thought it was the offense, which was lead by Alex Rodriguez hitting .365 and blasting six home runs and 18 RBI, World Series MVP Hideki Matsui batting .615 and …