LOS ANGELES: The New York Yankees and Los Angeles Angels come into their American League championship series on highs after sweeping opponents in the opening round of the Major League Baseball playoffs.

The matchup has all the components of a classic series with two explosive offenses and pitching rotations that will put up a good fight.

Yankees ace CC Sabathia will go against Angels flamethrower John Lackey in game one on Friday at the new Yankee Stadium.