2009 World Series: Game 6

Mike Cordro stands outside Yankee Stadium before Game 6 of the World Series between the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, in New York.

New York Yankees' Hideki Matsui hits a two-run home run during the second inning off Phillies starter Pedro Martinez. Philadelphia Phillies' Carlos Ruiz is catching. Umpire is Joe West.

New York Yankees' Hideki Matsui watches his two run RBI single to center field against Pedro Martinez during the third inning. Matsui tied a World Series record with six RBI's and was named the Series MVP.

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Pedro Martinez (45) walks past as New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter, left, congratulates Johnny Damon after they scored on a two-run RBI single by Hideki Matsui during the third inning.

New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira, left, and Alex Rodriguez celebrate after scoring on Hideki Matsui's two-run RBI double during the fifth inning. A slumping Teixeira hit an RBI single off reliever Chad Durbin, and Matsui cracked a two-run double off the right-center fence against lefty J.A. Happ.

New York Yankees' starter Andy Pettitte tips his cap after being relieved by Joba Chamberlain during the sixth inning. The 37-year-old left-hander, pitching on three days' rest, became the first pitcher to start and win the clincher in all three postseason rounds. He beat Minnesota and the Los Angeles Angels in the AL playoffs.

Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard hits a two-run home run during the sixth inning and reacts after striking out during the eighth inning, right. Howard's sixth-inning shot came too late to wipe away an untimely slump that included 13 strikeouts, a Series record.

The Philadelphia Phillies watch the final moments of their loss in the World Series against the New York Yankees. It was a frustrating end to another scintillating season. Philadelphia fell two wins short of becoming the first NL team to repeat as World Series champions since the 1975-76 Cincinnati Reds.

The New York Yankees celebrate after the ninth inning of Game 6 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, in New York. The Yankees won 7-3.

The New York Yankees celebrate with fans after winning the World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, in New York. New York's eight seasons without a championship was the third-longest stretch for the Yankees since their first one, following gaps of 17 (1979-95) and 14 (1963-76).