K ids Triv ia2009 World Series Champions

In 2009, the Yankees leaned on the Core Four — Derek Jeter, Andy Pettitte, Jorge Posada and Mariano Rivera — as well as their big offseason signings in CC Sabathia, A.J. Burnett and Mark Teixeira to bring a 27th championship to the Bronx by defeating the Phillies in

six games. How well do you know the most recent Yankees championship squad?

1. Which Yankees reliever earned the nickname “Houdini” after getting into jams yet neverallowing a run throughout the entire 2009 postseason?

A) Joba ChamberlainB) David RobertsonC) Dámaso MartéD) Phil Coke

2. In Game 3, the first umpiring replay review in World Series history took place when a batted ball hit a TV camera in right field. Who hit what was eventually ruled a home run?

A) Johnny Damon B) Robinson CanóC) Alex RodriguezD) Melky Cabrera

3. Which Yankees player stole second and third on the same pitch, then four pitches later scored on an Alex Rodriguez double to put the Yankees ahead, 5-4, in the ninth inning of Game 4?

A) Johnny DamonB) Jorge PosadaC) Brett GardnerD) Mark Teixeira

4. Which two Yankees infielders recorded the final out of Game 6 to win the 2009 World Series?

A) Mariano Rivera and Jorge PosadaB) Derek Jeter and Mark TeixeiraC) Mariano Rivera and Mark TeixeiraD) Robinson Canó and Mark Teixeira

5. The 2009 World Series marked the lastchampionship for the Core Four. How many collective rings did they win together over the course of their careers?

A) 16B) 19C) 21D) 24