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Phillies Nation Perfect Season: Phillies beat Yankees thanks to Ruiz’s 11th inning double

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 is as your daily Phillies watch recommendation.

May 24, 2009 – Phillies 4, Yankees 3

Ruiz threw out two would-be base stealers in a 4-3 victory over the Yankees in 2009. (Derik Hamilton/Icon Sportswire)

2009 wasn’t kind to Brad Lidge. After being perfect in save situations in 2008, Lidge blew four of his first 12 opportunities, including two against the New York Yankees in the Bronx.