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Yankees' Aaron Judge Poised to Shine Against Angels in Anaheim Showdown

First Inning


As the Yankees prepare to face the Angels at Angel Stadium, all eyes will be on Aaron Judge, the Yankees' star right fielder. Over the past three games, Judge has been a consistent force at the plate, boasting an impressive .500 batting average. His slugging percentage of 1.0 in one of these games is a testament to his power-hitting prowess. With such statistics, Judge is expected to be a key player in setting the tone early for the Bronx Bombers.


Aug 7, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees relief pitcher Tim Hill (54) pitches against the Los Angeles Angels during the eighth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

On the mound for the Yankees, Max Fried has shown solid form with an ERA of 1.227 and a WHIP of 0.9545 over his last appearance. His ability to control pitches and keep batters off balance will be crucial against an Angels lineup that includes notable hitters like Jorge Soler and Nolan Schanuel.


Middle Innings


In these critical middle innings, look for DJ LeMahieu to make an impact both offensively and defensively for the Yankees. LeMahieu's fielding percentage stands at a perfect 1.0, showcasing his reliability on third base. Offensively, he has maintained a .600 batting average in one game and could provide timely hits to keep rallies alive.


Aug 7, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees second baseman Oswaldo Cabrera (95) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Los Angeles Angels during the second inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

For the Angels, Jorge Soler is expected to be a threat with his bat. Soler's recent performance includes a game where he hit .333 with a home run and two RBIs, making him one of their most dangerous hitters during this stretch.


Late Innings


As we move into the late innings, expect Devin Williams from the Yankees bullpen to play a pivotal role in closing out any potential threats from the Angels' lineup. Williams has been exceptional with an ERA of 0.0 across his appearances and boasts an incredible K/9 rate of 27.0.


Aug 7, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees left fielder Alex Verdugo (24) and right fielder Juan Soto (22) and center fielder Trent Grisham (12) celebrate after defeating the Los Angeles Angels at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Meanwhile, on the Angels' side, Jake Eder might take charge as their starting pitcher given his recent performance with an ERA of 0.0 and WHIP of just 0.5 in one game against Miami Marlins.


The upcoming showdown between these two teams promises excitement as both sides feature players capable of turning games around single-handedly.


Fans can catch this thrilling matchup between Yankees and Angels on May 28th at Angel Stadium in Anaheim at 9:38 PM ET broadcasted live on FDSW network.


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