2008 World Series vs. 2009 World Series

Attribute	2008 World Series	2009 World Series
Teams	Philadelphia Phillies vs. Tampa Bay Rays	New York Yankees vs. Philadelphia Phillies
Champion	Philadelphia Phillies	New York Yankees
Series MVP	Cole Hamels	Hideki Matsui
Number of Games	5	6
Home Field Advantage	American League	American League

Teams

In the 2008 World Series, the Philadelphia Phillies faced off against the Tampa Bay Rays. The Phillies were the defending champions from the previous year and were looking to secure back-to-back titles. The Rays, on the other hand, were making their first-ever World Series appearance and were considered the underdogs. In contrast, the 2009 World Series featured the New York Yankees and the Philadelphia Phillies. The Yankees were a powerhouse team with a storied history of success, while the Phillies were looking to defend their title from the previous year.

Key Players

One of the standout players in the 2008 World Series was Cole Hamels, who was named the series MVP for his dominant pitching performances. He helped lead the Phillies to victory with his stellar play on the mound. In the 2009 World Series, Derek Jeter was a key player for the Yankees, providing leadership and clutch hits throughout the series. Another standout player was Chase Utley for the Phillies, who hit five home runs in the series, tying a World Series record.

Gameplay

The 2008 World Series was notable for Game 5, which was suspended due to rain and had to be completed two days later. This was the first time in World Series history that a game had been suspended and resumed at a later date. The Phillies ultimately won Game 5 and went on to win the series. In contrast, the 2009 World Series featured several close games, with the Yankees ultimately winning in six games. Game 6 was particularly memorable, with Hideki Matsui hitting a home run and driving in six runs to help secure the championship for the Yankees.

Attendance

The 2008 World Series had a total attendance of 288,774 over the five games played, with an average attendance of 57,755 per game. The highest attendance was in Game 5, which drew 45,940 fans. In comparison, the 2009 World Series had a total attendance of 316,612 over the six games played, with an average attendance of 52,769 per game. The highest attendance was in Game 6, which drew 50,315 fans.

Viewership

The 2008 World Series had an average viewership of 13.6 million viewers per game, making it one of the most-watched World Series in recent years. The series also had a peak viewership of 19.8 million viewers for Game 5. In contrast, the 2009 World Series had an average viewership of 19.4 million viewers per game, making it one of the most-watched World Series in history. The series also had a peak viewership of 22.8 million viewers for Game 6, which was the highest-rated game of the series.

Legacy

The 2008 World Series will be remembered for the Phillies' back-to-back titles and Cole Hamels' MVP performance. It was a historic moment for the franchise and solidified their place in baseball history. The 2009 World Series, on the other hand, will be remembered for the Yankees' 27th championship and Derek Jeter's leadership on and off the field. It was a return to glory for the storied franchise and added to their legacy of success.