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Reliving Jimmy Rollins’ game-winning double in Game 4 of the 2009 NLCS

Editor’s Note: This story was originally published on Nov. 22, 2020 as part of Phillies Nation’s Jimmy Rollins Month.

The Phillies were two outs away from a 2-2 series tie in the 2009 NLCS. Raúl Ibañez led-off the inning with a weak ground ball to second base.

Jimmy Rollins’ game-winning double in Game 4 of the 2009 NLCS was one of the most memorable postseason moments in Phillies history. (Photo by Christopher Szagola/Icon Sportswire)

In steps Matt Stairs. The crowd of over 46,000 at Citizens Bank Park recognized the significance of the batter vs.