Playing matchups: Yankees come out on top against Phillies

NEW YORK — After a week off, Philadelphia resumes its quest to become the first team to repeat as World Series champion since the Yankees in 1998-2000. The Phillies' final obstacle: those mighty Yankees. It's all about the matchups: Home-field advantage: Before new Yankee Stadium opened, the Yankees had no clue that homers would fly at a record pace. Their lineup was built to take advantage; 136 of their major league-leading 244 homers came at home. Citizens Bank Park is a homer haven, too, but the Phillies—second in homers—actually hit more on the road. Edge: Yankees. Ace: Lefthanders CC Sabathia and Cliff Lee have dominated in three postseason starts, but Sabathia has the advantage of facing a lineup led by lefthanded hitters. He doesn't see it that way. "Very similar lineups," Sabathia said. "They're basically an American League lineup." Edge: Yankees. Middle infield: Derek Jeter ranks among the best shortstops ever an...