The New York Yankees won the 2009 World Series

The New York Yankees won the 2009 World Series, defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 4 games to 2 to earn their 27th championship title. The final game, a 7-3 victory for the Yankees, was played on November 4, 2009, at Yankee Stadium. Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui was named the World Series MVP for his performance, which included becoming the first Japanese-born player to receive the honor.