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Utley's record-tying 5th World Series HR helps Phils cut Yanks lead to 3-2

Associated Press

Monday, November 2, 2009

PHILADELPHIA -- By the ninth inning, Phillies fans were preparing for the worst. The New York Yankees were at it again, chipping away at a dwindling lead and threatening to take away the Phils' World Series title right there at Citizens Bank Park. Desperate to hang on, somehow Chase Utley and the Phillies did. Derek Jeter grounded into a double play, Mark Teixeira struck out, and Philadelphia staved off the Yankees and elimination with an 8-6 win in Game 5 on Monday night. Now comes the har ...

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