2009 World Series
Philadelphia Phillies (93-69) v. New York Yankees (103-59)
World Series Schedule
October 28, 2009, 7:57pm ET - Yankee Stadium
October 29, 2009, 7:57pm ET - Yankee Stadium
October 31, 2009, 7:57pm ET - Citizens Bank Park
November 1, 2009, 8:20pm ET - Citizens Bank Park
November 2, 2009, 7:57pm ET - Citizens Bank Park
November 4, 2009, 7:57pm ET - Yankee Stadium
November 5, 2009, 7:57pm ET - Yankee Stadium (If Necessary)
Playoff History: New York Yankees
Playoff Appearances: 48
American League Pennants: 39
World Championships: 26
Last Appearance: Lost 2007 LDS
Playoff History: Philadelphia Phillies
Playoff Appearances: 12
National League Pennants: 7
World Championships: 2
Last Appearance: Won 2008 World Series
How They Got Here: New York Yankees
The New York Yankees missed the playoffs in 2008 for the first time in 14 seasons, so they stockpiled talent over the offseason. The methodology worked as they won a Major League-leading 103 games in 2009. The Yankees played ahead in their division all season long, locking up the division title in early September and never really being challenged. This was in no small part because the Yankees were the best home team in the league this year, posting a 57-24 mark at the new Yankee Stadium. On the road, they were also effective, going 46-35. In close games, the Yankees went 22-16, a solid winning record in one-run affairs. They shut out their opponents eight times while only being shut out five times. The Yankees swept the Minnesota Twins in the ALDS and defeated the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in six games.
How They Got Here: Philadelphia Phillies
After winning the World Series in 2008, the Philadelphia Phillies started slow this season. However, as the weather warmed up, they did too. The team got especially hot through June, July, and August, helping to put away the National League East title. After the All-Star Break, the Phillies' lead in the East never dipped below four games. They finished with a mediocre September and October, going 18-16 in that time. The Phils were 45-36 at home and a Major League-best 48-33 on the road. During the season, they had streaks of 10 straight wins and six straight losses at various points. The Phillies were 24-21 in one-run games, while they shut out their opponents on nine different occasions, and were shut out themselves seven times. The Phillies defeated the Colorado Rockies in four games in the NLDS and beat the Los Angeles Dodgers in five games in the NLCS.
After winning the World Series in 2008, the Philadelphia Phillies started slow this season. However, as the weather warmed up, they did too. The team got especially hot through June, July, and August, helping to put away the National League East title. After the All-Star Break, the Phillies' lead in the East never dipped below four games. They finished with a mediocre September and October, going 18-16 in that time. The Phils were 45-36 at home and a Major League-best 48-33 on the road. During the season, they had streaks of 10 straight wins and six straight losses at various points. The Phillies were 24-21 in one-run games, while they shut out their opponents on nine different occasions, and were shut out themselves seven times. The Phillies defeated the Colorado Rockies in four games in the NLDS and beat the Los Angeles Dodgers in five games in the NLCS.
Team Statistics: New York Yankees
Offense: .283 BA, 915 R, 244 HR, 1,014 K, 111 SB
Defense: .985 FP, 86 E, 131 DP, 52 CS
Pitching: 4.28 ERA, 753 RA, 181 HR, 1,260 K, 51 SV
Team Statistics: Philadelphia Phillies
Offense: .258 BA, 820 R, 224 HR, 1,155 K, 119 SB
Defense: .987 FP, 76 E, 132 DP, 36 CS
Pitching: 4.16 ERA, 709 RA, 189 HR, 1,153 K, 44 SV
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