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TEAMS: Philadelphia Phillies,  New York Yankees

PHILADELPHIA -- The explosion was bound to happen at some point before the 105th World Series concluded. The New York Yankees simply have too much firepower spread across their lineup to be stymied over the course of an entire series. And what better place to rediscover it than in the hitter-friendly confines of Citizens Bank Park, no matter the presence of the Philadelphia Phillies or on-and-off rain showers? Unfazed by any of that, the Yankees came out Saturday night and won Game 3 as only they could: by slugging the Phillies and their waterlogged fans into submission, seizing control of ... Email </a
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