New York Yankees' Nick Swisher (R) hits a solo home run in front of Philadelphia Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz (L) and umpire Brian Gorman during the sixth inning in Game 3 of the 2009 Major League Baseball World Series in Philadelphia October 31, 2009. Reuters Pictures 1 month ago

New York Yankees' Nick Swisher (R) hits a solo home run in front of Philadelphia Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz (L) and umpire Brian Gorman during the sixth inning in Game 3 of the 2009 Major League Baseball World Series in Philadelphia October 31, 2009.

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