First Pitch: 7:05 PM EDT Venue: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York
Weather Outlook (Contextual Inference)
No direct weather data was provided in the sourced material. Mid‑April evenings in the Bronx typically feature cool temperatures and light winds. This is an inference based on seasonal norms, not a sourced forecast.
Starting Pitching Matchup
Los Angeles Angels — RHP Jack Kochanowicz
Record: 2–0
ERA: 3.24
WHIP: 1.26
Strikeouts: 12
Kochanowicz has been one of the Angels’ most stable early‑season arms, leaning on command and soft contact.
New York Yankees — RHP Luis Gil
Record: 0–1
ERA: 6.75
WHIP: 1.50
Strikeouts: 2
Gil’s ERA is inflated, but his raw stuff remains elite, and he historically performs well against aggressive lineups.
Team Records & Recent Form
New York Yankees (9–8)
Home Record: 4–4
Last 10 Games: 3–7
Team BA (last 10): .199
Team ERA (last 10): 4.70
Run Differential (last 10): –8
Yankees have struggled recently but remain dangerous when out‑hitting opponents (6–0 in such games).
Los Angeles Angels (9–9)
Road Record: 6–6
Last 10 Games: 6–4
Team BA (last 10): .252
Team ERA (last 10): 4.80
Run Differential (last 10): +7
The Angels’ offense has been more consistent, ranking 4th in the AL in slugging (.392).
Injury Report
New York Yankees
Gerrit Cole — 15‑day IL (elbow)
Carlos Rodón — 15‑day IL (elbow)
Clarke Schmidt — 60‑day IL (elbow)
Anthony Volpe — 10‑day IL (shoulder)
Los Angeles Angels
Ryan Johnson — 15‑day IL (illness)
Kirby Yates — 15‑day IL (knee)
Robert Stephenson — 60‑day IL (elbow)
Grayson Rodriguez — 15‑day IL (arm)
Ben Joyce — 15‑day IL (shoulder)
Anthony Rendon — 60‑day IL (hip)
Alek Manoah — 15‑day IL (finger)
Key Player Matchups
New York Yankees
Ben Rice: .362 AVG, 6 doubles, 4 HR — currently the Yankees’ most productive hitter.
Aaron Judge: 10‑for‑37, 3 HR, 6 RBI over last 10 — heating up.
Los Angeles Angels
Jorge Soler: 3 doubles, 5 HR, 18 RBI — elite run producer.
Zach Neto: 11‑for‑43, 3 HR over last 10 — consistent power.
Series History & Context
This is the third meeting between the teams this season.
Yankees host the Angels in a matchup of two clubs hovering around .500 and seeking momentum.
Betting Trends
Yankees Trends:
6–0 when out‑hitting opponents.
Power‑heavy lineup despite recent slump.
Angels Trends:
6–4 in last 10; trending upward.
Strong slugging profile (4th in AL).
Game Odds
Los Angeles Angels 10.5
New York Yankees – 186
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, April 14, 2026
