Recap: New York Yankees VS Los Angeles Angels 2025-05-26

What a Bronx Bashing the Yankees brought to the City of Angels on Monday night. The New York Yankees took down the Los Angeles Angels 5-1, and it was a real "judge"-ment day for the Halos, as in, they got judged and found wanting.

Anthony Volpe was the hero of the night, smashing a three-run double in the fourth inning that basically sealed the deal for the Yanks. And let's give it up for Ryan Yarbrough, who tossed six innings of two-hit ball, because who doesn't love a good pitching performance?

The Angels didn't exactly put up a fight, with only Zach Neto's leadoff homer providing any real excitement for the home team. And poor Chris Taylor, making his debut with the Angels, went 0 for 3, but hey, at least he made a fancy catch in the ninth inning to show off his skills.

Now, looking ahead to Tuesday's matchup, the Yankees are feeling pretty confident, having won nine of their last 10 games. And why not, with Aaron Judge crushing it (18 home runs, second in the league) and a league-best .263 batting average? The Angels, on the other hand, are hoping Taylor Ward (15 home runs, fifth in the majors) can lead them to victory.

The odds are looking good for the Yanks, with a 66.7% win rate as favorites this season. But hey, the Angels have pulled off upsets before, with a 48.8% win rate as underdogs. So, you never know, maybe they'll pull off a miracle on Tuesday.

The stage is set for a thrilling matchup, with Carlos Rodon taking the mound for the Yankees and Tyler Anderson starting for the Angels. Will the Yankees continue their winning ways, or can the Angels pull off a surprise? Tune in Tuesday at 9:38 p.m. ET to find out.

Created: May 27, 2025, 10:21 a.m. GMT