Matsui's 6 RBIs has Yankees on verge of 27th World Series title

Nov 4th, 2009 - The Honolulu Advertiser

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Designated hitter Hideki Matsu has driven in six runs in his first three at-bats staking the New York Yankees to a 7-1 lead over the Philadelphia Phillies after five innings in New York.

The Yankees lead the best-of-seven series three games to two. A victory would give the Yankees their 27th World Series title ? the most of any major-league team.

Matsui hit a two-run homer off Phillie starter Pedro Martinez in the first inning and later followed that with a two-run single. He later hit a two-run double.

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