Yankees vs Angels: Can New York's Pitching Hold Up at Angel Stadium?
The New York Yankees are set to face the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium on May 28, 2024, at 6:38 PM PT. This upcoming game is crucial for the Yankees as they look to bounce back from their recent performances.
In their last game against the Seattle Mariners on May 22, the Yankees struggled both offensively and defensively. Despite a strong start from Clarke Schmidt, who has shown promise this season with a respectable ERA of 3.6 in his starts, the bullpen faltered significantly. The bullpen allowed four earned runs over just four innings pitched, resulting in a disappointing loss for NYY.
Offensively, NYY managed only five hits against SEA’s pitching staff and scored three runs—all of which came in a single inning. Their batting average was an underwhelming .156 with an OBP of .229 and slugging percentage of .281. These numbers indicate that while there were moments of power hitting (evidenced by one home run), consistency was lacking throughout the lineup.
Looking ahead to their matchup against LAA, NYY will need to address these inconsistencies if they hope to secure a win on the road. The Angels have been formidable opponents this season with solid performances from both their starters and bullpen. In particular, LAA’s pitching staff has demonstrated control and effectiveness in limiting opposing teams' scoring opportunities.
One key player for LAA is Andrés Muñoz who secured his tenth save recently against SEA on May 20th—an indication that closing out games is one of LAA’s strengths this season. Additionally, Trent Thornton has been reliable out of the bullpen with eight holds so far; his ability to maintain leads will be something NYY hitters must contend with late in games.
For NYY fans hoping for better results than recent outings suggest—there are reasons for optimism too! Carlos Rodón delivered an impressive performance against Chicago White Sox on May 19th where he pitched six innings allowing only two earned runs while striking out six batters—a testament not just towards individual brilliance but also potential stability within starting rotation moving forward into future matchups including upcoming clash versus LAA.
However it isn’t just about pitching alone; hitting needs improvement too especially when facing tough competitors like Muñoz or Thornton among others within Angel's roster capable enough shutting down any offensive threats posed by visiting teams such as ours here today representing proud heritage associated historically successful franchise known globally simply put ‘New York Yankees’.
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Mark your calendars: The game kicks off at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on May 28th at 6:38 PM PT and will be broadcasted live on BSW network!