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Yankees Outshine Angels 5-2, Soto and Cabrera Lead the Charge

In a recent face-off at Yankee Stadium, the New York Yankees improved their season record to 68-46 with a 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels, who now stand at 49-64. The Yankees' offense was in full swing, amassing nine hits to secure their win.


Aug 7, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Gil (81) pitches against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

The game began with the Yankees setting an aggressive tone in the first inning, scoring two runs off three hits. This early momentum was further bolstered in the fourth inning when they added another two runs to their tally. The team's hitting statistics were impressive across the board: a batting average of .273, an on-base percentage (OBP) of .400, and a slugging percentage (SLG) of .515 highlighted their offensive prowess. Notably, Aaron Judge had an outstanding performance with an average of .667 and an OBP of .800.


On the pitching side, Luis Gil led as starting pitcher for the Yankees with no earned runs allowed over five innings pitched and ten strikeouts. His ERA remained at 0.0 for this game, showcasing his ability to suppress opposing hitters effectively.


Aug 7, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe (11) follows through on an RBI double against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

The Angels managed to score twice in the seventh inning but couldn't overcome the deficit created by early Yankee leads. Their efforts were hampered by only managing five hits throughout all nine innings against Yankee pitchers who maintained a combined ERA of 2.0 for this game.


Looking ahead, fans can catch more action as the New York Yankees are set to host another game against Los Angeles Angels at Yankee Stadium on August 7th at 7:35 PM EDT. This upcoming match will be broadcasted on YES Network where supporters can follow live coverage from Bronx's iconic venue.


Aug 7, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe (11) reacts after striking out to end the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
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