The Yankees celebrated their 2009 World Series victory by receiving their championship rings. Then, New York went out and earned their third straight win with a 7-5 victory over the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Tuesday afternoon at Yankee Stadium. It was the 12th win in the last 13 Yankee home openers dating back to 1998.
Prior to the game, the Yankees received their World Series rings after claiming their 27th World Series title last November. One of the biggest ovations was for World Series MVP Hideki Matsui, now with the Angels. After receiving his ring, the Yankees embraced their former teammate. Matsui was 0-5 with a strikeout on the afternoon.
With New York leading 5-1 in the eighth inning, Jorge Posada drove in a run with an RBI double, and Curtis Granderson followed with ...
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Yankees Collect World Series Rings & Home Opener Victory
Posted: 13th April 2010 by Christopher Woodley in MLBComments Off on Yankees Collect World Series Rings & Home Opener Victory