The New York Yankees, baseball's biggest spenders, finally cashed in with their first pennant in six years Sunday night, beating the Los Angeles Angels 5-2 in Game 6 of the AL Championship Series behind the savvy pitching of that old October pro, Andy Pettitte.
Next up, New York hosts defending champion Philadelphia in the World Series opener Wednesday night. Cliff Lee is expected to face ALCS MVP CC Sabathia in an enticing pitching matchup between former Cleveland teammates -- and the past two AL Cy Young Award winners.
Game notes
The Phillies won two of three at Yankee Stadium in May. ... Rodriguez has hit in 11 straight postseason games. ... The Yankees are 5-0 at home this postseason.
2009 World Series schedules
game 1 October 28 Philadelphia Phillies at New York Yankees Yankee Stadium
game 2 October 29 Philadelphia Phillies at New York Yankees Yankee Stadium -
game 3 October 31 New York Yankees at Philadelphia Phillies Citizens Bank Park - -
game 4 November 1 New York Yankees at Philadelphia Phillies Citizens Bank Park - -
game 5 November 2† New York Yankees at Philadelphia Phillies Citizens Bank Park - -
game 6 November 4† Philadelphia Phillies at New York Yankees Yankee Stadium - -
game 7 November 5† Philadelphia Phillies at New York Yankees Yankee Stadium
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