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Phillies Nation Perfect Season: 2009 Phillies win their first game at new Yankee Stadium

Every day until Opening Day arrives, Phillies Nation will take a daily look back at a regular season victory from that particular day in history that you can watch in full in lieu of live Phillies baseball. Think of it as your daily Phillies watch recommendation.

May 22, 2009 – Phillies 7, Yankees 3

The Phillies were looking to end the Yankees’ nine-game win streak in their first appearance at the new Yankee Stadium.

Raul Ibanez hit 34 home runs during the 2009 season. (Rich Kane/Icon Sportswire)

It was a face-off between the top home run-hitting teams in each league, and they both lived up to their reputations.