Convergence of Relevant Stuff

A sliver of time for other teams is an epoch for the Yankees, who define themselves by championships. For eight seasons, they led the majors in victories, payroll and drama. They built a ballpark, created a network and expanded their brand around the globe. But they did not win the World Series.

Now they have done it. There is a 27th jewel in the Yankees’ crown and a peaceful, easy feeling across their empire. The Yankees captured their first title since 2000, humbling the defending champion Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday, 7-3, in Game 6 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium.

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The Phillies Cliff Lee struck out two Yankees in the first. A-Rod is up for his first ever world series at bat. “A-Rod said he has rediscovered the joy of baseball.  The count is 0-2 and Lee strikes out A-Rod.  Jorge Posada is up, drills a single into right field. The Yankees have their first base runner. Lee strikes out Posada, for his fourth strikeout.  the Yankees fly out to end the inning.