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Wed Nov 04, 2009 10:49 pm EST

Mighty Matsui powers Yankees to World Series victory, gets MVP

By 'Duk

NEW YORK — Hideki Matsui(notes) sure picked a good time to have his finest game as a Yankee.

With free agency (and a possible departure from New York) looming in the offseason, Matsui went 3-for-4 with a homer, a double and six RBIs in New York's 7-3 title-clinching victory against the Phillies in Game 6.

For his efforts, Matsui was named World Series MVP and is the first Japanese player to receive the honor.

"It's awesome, it's just unbelievable," Mastui said through a translator. "I mean, I'm surprised myself."

His six RBIs tied a Fall Classic record for most in a game (set by the Yankees' Bobby Richardson in 1960) and gave New York more than enough offense to win their 27th World Series title.

For a man nicknamed Godzilla, Matsui went straight monster mash against Philadelphia. His killer night started in the second inning with a two-run home run that ended an eight-pitch battle with Phillies starter Pedro Martinez(notes), continued with a two-run single in the third and extended itself with a two-run double in the fifth. Only a RBI single by Mark Teixeira(notes)  prevented announcers from calling the score as "Matsui 6, Philadelphia 3."

The absence of the DH in National League parks kept Matsui on the bench for the start of all three games against  Philadelphia. He only had 13 total at-bats in the series, finishing with a .615 batting average and a 2.027 OPS.

Related: Hideki Matsui, Mark Teixeira, Pedro Martínez, 2009 postseason on the Stew, 2009 World Series on the Stew

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  1. Coach Isiah Thompson
    1. Posted by Coach Isiah Thompson Wed Nov 04, 2009 11:09 pm EST

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    Why Matsui-san inserted into Yankee lineup tonight?
    When platooned right, no can defense!
  2. buckfoston86
    2. Posted by buckfoston86 Wed Nov 04, 2009 11:28 pm EST

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    Start Spreadin the news.......were champions todaaaaayy!!!!!!!! Boston Sucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  3. wsoprocks
    3. Posted by wsoprocks Wed Nov 04, 2009 11:36 pm EST

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    OMG its Godzilla!!!!! oh wait, he's on our side......YAY
  4. Joe
    4. Posted by Joe Wed Nov 04, 2009 11:36 pm EST

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    I find it hiarious that Yankee fans are on the verge of a World Championship and some (i.e. buckfoston86) are thinking about the Red Sox. Talk about being obsessed. Enjoy it Yankees fans, its been a looooong time
  5. TSAC
    5. Posted by TSAC Wed Nov 04, 2009 11:42 pm EST

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    Go back to your slums in phlly daaaaaaaa yankeeesss are going to win 3 more outs
  6. goodwill__hunting
    6. Posted by goodwill__hunting Wed Nov 04, 2009 11:44 pm EST

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    Payrod and the Bankees, the most obnoxious team money can buy. Boring!
  7. Jason M
    7. Posted by Jason M Wed Nov 04, 2009 11:49 pm EST

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    Mo is automatic. He's so valuable to have. We've seen both bullpens struggle tremendously against these two monstrous lineups, except for Mo. 8th and 9th automatic. I give him MVP, Jeter 2nd, Matsui 3rd, Utley 4th.
    This is for all of the people that said this team was all hype, and that the Phillies would run over them.
    Weeeeeeeeeee Are The Chaaampiiiooons My Frieieieieieind!
  8. R.M.
    8. Posted by R.M. Wed Nov 04, 2009 11:53 pm EST

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    Over paid F**kS
  9. Steven
    9. Posted by Steven Wed Nov 04, 2009 11:53 pm EST

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    yankees won and now kate and arod are gonna do it tonight.
  10. R.M.
    10. Posted by R.M. Wed Nov 04, 2009 11:54 pm EST

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    The Plane, Oh The PLANE!!!!!!!!!!!
  11. rodshooter@...
    11. Posted by rodshooter@... Wed Nov 04, 2009 11:54 pm EST

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    Salary cap needed in baseball!
  12. autojohnhawaii
    12. Posted by autojohnhawaii Wed Nov 04, 2009 11:55 pm EST

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    Victorino Back to Hawaii http://waikiki.com
  13. RobertV
    13. Posted by RobertV Wed Nov 04, 2009 11:55 pm EST

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    Yankeesuck!!! yankees suck!!!
  14. George
    14. Posted by George Wed Nov 04, 2009 11:56 pm EST

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    Champs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    new york yankees!
    submitted by, george vreeland hill
  15. John
    15. Posted by John Wed Nov 04, 2009 11:56 pm EST

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    Go Yankees!!!! Horaaaayyyyy!!!!!!!
  16. autojohnhawaii
    16. Posted by autojohnhawaii Wed Nov 04, 2009 11:56 pm EST

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    Victorino Back to http://go2hawaii.com We're still having a party for you!
  17. Daniel
    17. Posted by Daniel Wed Nov 04, 2009 11:59 pm EST

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    And just think the Phils could have had Mariano if they parted with Micky Morendini....
  18. redsux-swept
    18. Posted by redsux-swept Wed Nov 04, 2009 11:59 pm EST

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    i hope that whole stadium gets swine flu
  19. the Truth Seeker
    19. Posted by the Truth Seeker Thu Nov 05, 2009 12:00 am EST

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    I knew the Yankees would nail the Phillies tonight. Phillies, go back to Philadelphia and cry your hearts out. SO MUCH FOR THE BIG RED MACHINE!
  20. benjamin63_99
    20. Posted by benjamin63_99 Thu Nov 05, 2009 12:00 am EST

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    Skankees suck! skankees suck! skankees suck! skankees suck!
  21. rodshooter@...
    21. Posted by rodshooter@... Thu Nov 05, 2009 12:01 am EST

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    No other teams can get this moment b/c of these greedhogs.
  22. MISS8701
    22. Posted by MISS8701 Thu Nov 05, 2009 12:01 am EST

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    Yeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaahh!!!!!!!!! Wooohooo!!!!! I LOVE MY YANKZ!!!!!!!!!! No Other team like ours!!!!! 27th World Series CHAMPIONS!!!!!!!!! It gets no better!!!!!!!!!!!
  23. R.M.
    23. Posted by R.M. Thu Nov 05, 2009 12:01 am EST

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    Over paid f**ks, maybe they could pay off next year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! umps blew this year!!!!!!!!! yanks suck again, but the money did it. bail out the f**ckin yanks again.
  24. Ryan
    24. Posted by Ryan Thu Nov 05, 2009 12:01 am EST

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    Instead NY fans chanting "Let's go Yankees" it should've been "Bought and Paid for".....I can't believe Ar*id will now be known as champion.....Barf
  25. benjamin63_99
    25. Posted by benjamin63_99 Thu Nov 05, 2009 12:03 am EST

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    How pathetic are the Skankees? They needed a porno addict to get them over the hump!

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