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The Mets and Yankees face off in the annual Subway Series. (AP Images)

The New York Yankees' new hitter-friendly stadium could help them re-establish their home success against the New York Mets when the teams open the 2009 Subway Series tonight.

The Yankees dropped all three meetings with the Mets for the first time at old Yankee Stadium last season after winning 22 of the previous 32 contests.

New York's AL representative holds a 37-29 advantage in the all-time Subway Series during the regular season.

There have been a major league-high 105 homers hit in the Bronx so far this season and the Yankees lead the majors with 57 homers at home.

Joba Chamberlain, making his first start against the Mets, is 2-0 with a 3.82 ERA over his last six outings overall. MLB odds have listed the Yankees as -240 favorites.

The Mets counter with Livan Hernandez, who is 0-3 with a 6.37 ERA in five starts against the -210 favored Yankees.