NEW YORK -- The Yankees christened the first season in their new ballpark the same way they opened their old stadium in 1923: with a World Series championship.
Hideki Matsui's record night powered the offense, Andy Pet****e held Philadelphia's offense in check and Derek Jeter started a pair of key rallies with base hits, as the Yankees beat the Phillies 7-3 to win their 27th title and first since 2000, a relatively long drought by this storied franchise's standards.
Matsui was named the World Series MVP after batting .615 with three home runs, the second designated hitter to be so honored.
