The man of the game for the Yankees was Hideki Matsui, who's six RBI tied a World Series record. When it was all said and done, he was also named series MVP for his work of dominating Phillies pitchers. Andy Pettitte, 37, got the win as he outlasted the 38-year-old Pedro Martinez. Martinez only lasted four innings as his four earned runs, all driven in by Matsui, were too much for Phillies manager Charlie Manuel to endure. Pettitte lasted 5.2 innings, giving up three runs on four hits. Pettitte's command was off as he surrendered five walks, but then again it proved to be enough to get the job done against the Phillies.
For the Yankees, it was a hell of a way to christen their new $1.5 billion ballpark. For the Phillies, the thought of being so close is swept away by the reality of being the second best team this year after winning the title last year. Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, Jorge Posada and Andy Pettitte all earned their fifth World Series rings, proving that no matter how much money the Yankees spend, those four have been the constant in the nucleus of the Yankees.
New York had gone eight seasons without a World Series title, and I suppose the drought had to end sometime. Damn it was nice for those eight seasons to see other teams able to bask in the glory of winning a championship. But, as I watched the Yankees celebrate their 27th World Series title last night, I was reminded that the New York Yankees are the best baseball franchise in the world. That is why when another team manages to win the World Series it is such a big deal. When the Yankees win, it just seems like the way it should be - not a big deal, just the norm.
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