Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cliff Lee throws against the New York Yankees in the ninth inning of Game 1 of the 2009 Major League Baseball World Series in New York, October 28, 2009. Lee pitched a full nine innings, struck out ten Yankees, and issued no walks in the Phillies' 6-1 win.
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cliff Lee is congratulated by manager Charlie Manuel (L) at the end of Game 1 against the New York Yankees in the 2009 Major League Baseball World Series in New York, October 28, 2009. Lee went the full nine innings for the win, striking out ten Yankees' and issuing no walks.
Philadelphia Phillies' Cliff Lee and Carlos Ruiz celebrate after defeating the New York Yankees 6-1 in Game 1 of the Major League Baseball World Series Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, in New York. The Phillies lead the series 1-0.
New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi , left, and bench coach Tony Pena watch as Philadelphia Phillies' Chase Utley bats during the ninth inning of Game 1 of the Major League Baseball World Series Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, in New York.
Philadelphia Phillies (R-bottom to top) Jimmy Rollins, Chase Utley, Ryan Howard, Pedro Feliz and pitcher Cliff Lee celebrate after defeating the New York Yankees in Game 1 of the 2009 Major League Baseball World Series in New York, October 28, 2009.
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cliff Lee (L) is congratulated by teammate Jayson Werth (R) at the end of Game 1 against the New York Yankees in the 2009 Major League Baseball World Series in New York October 28, 2009. Lee went the full nine innings for the win, striking out ten Yankees' and issuing no walks.
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cliff Lee (L) is congratulated by manager Charlie Manuel (R) at the end of Game 1 against the New York Yankees in the 2009 Major League Baseball World Series in New York, October 28, 2009. Lee went the full nine innings for the win, striking out ten Yankees' and issuing no walks.
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cliff Lee (R) celebrates a complete game win over the New York Yankees with catcher Carlos Ruiz (L-front). in Game 1 of the 2009 Major League Baseball World Series in New York, October 28, 2009.
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