Game Details
- Matchup: New York Yankees (32-20) vs. Los Angeles Angels (25-27)
- Date: Monday, May 26, 2025
- Time: 9:38 PM ET
- Location: Angel Stadium, Anaheim
- Series: First game of a three-game series
Team Overview
- New York Yankees: First in the AL East, 14-11 on the road.
- Los Angeles Angels: Fourth in the AL West, 10-12 at home.
Pitching Matchup
- Yankees: Ryan Yarbrough (1-0, 3.38 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 28 strikeouts).
- Yarbrough has been effective in his limited starts, keeping hitters off balance with his command.
- He has a strong WHIP and has averaged 8.6 strikeouts per nine innings this season.
- Angels: Jack Kochanowicz (3-5, 5.03 ERA, 1.58 WHIP, 35 strikeouts).
- Kochanowicz has struggled with consistency but has shown flashes of potential.
- He allowed four runs in his last start but has had back-to-back strong outings against Baltimore and the Dodgers.
Recent Form
- Yankees: Won six of their last seven games, including a 5-4 victory over the Rockies on Sunday.
- Angels: Lost their last two games against the Marlins after an eight-game winning streak.
Key Players to Watch
- Yankees: Aaron Judge (18 HR, .397 AVG, 47 RBIs).
- Angels: Taylor Ward (15 HR, 37 RBIs).
- Hot Bat: J.C. Escarra (three-hit performance in last game).
Game Odds
New York Yankees – 170
Los Angeles Angels 9.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Ods Direct as of Sunday, May 25, 2025
