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The Phillies are already in the World Series, are the Yankees next? (AP Images)

The New York Yankees get the first of three shots at a closeout victory over the struggling Los Angeles Angels in Game 5 of the ALCS tonight, with A.J. Burnett facing Los Angeles ace John Lackey.

Game 5 ALCS betting odds have the Angels listed as -125 home favorites despite being on the brink of being eliminated.

After a 10-1 rout in Game 4, it’s tough to imagine New York’s sluggers slowing down. Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter, and Jorge Posada are in the midst of outstanding postseasons, and the Yankees have 14 homers among their 67 hits in seven playoff games.

Six of 28 teams in the Angels’ position have rallied from a 3-1 deficit in a league championship series.

Burnett is still looking for his first playoff victory despite pitching fairly well in his last two starts.

The Angels will need much more from their normally productive line, who are currently batting .201 against New York.

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