New York Yankees' Jorge Posada (2nd L) hits a one run single off Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Chad Durbin (L) in front of catcher Carlos Ruiz (2nd R) and umpire Brian Gorman (R) during the seventh 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' Jorge Posada (2nd L) hits a one run single off Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Chad Durbin (L) in front of catcher Carlos Ruiz (2nd R) and umpire Brian Gorman (R) during the seventh inning in Game 3 of the 2009 Major League Baseball World Series in Philadelphia, October 31, 2009.

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