Yankees vs Angels Preview & Prediction: Records, pitching matchups, head to head and more | Game 1, May 28, 2024

The New York Yankees will be on their way to Anaheim as they open a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels. The Yanks won their series against the San Diego Padres but dropped their last game. Aaron Boone and his team will look forward to rebounding as they take on Ron Washington and his squad.

The Angels are coming into this game riding a three-game losing streak. They lost their series against the Guardians as their AL West struggle continues. The Angles hold one of the worst records in the league (20-33).

Yankees vs Angels: Head-to-Head

Game 1 is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, May 28, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim. The game will be telecast on YES and Bally Sports West. The live stream can be watched on ESPN+.

Both teams have played 187 games since 1993. The Bronx Bombers have won 99 while the Angles have won 88. The Yanks are 37-17 this season, just one game behind the MLB leaders, Philadelphia Phillies.

Yankees vs Angles: Pitching Matchups

Taking on the Angels in pinstripes for Game 1 will be left-handed pitcher Nestor Cortes Jr. The 29-year-old pitcher holds a 3.29 ERA with a 3-4 record this season. Cortes also has a WHIP of 1.07 with 68 strikeouts in 65-plus innings.

The Angels will deliver Griffin Canning to the mound as their starting pitcher. Canning holds a 2-4 record with a slumping ERA of 5.05. In 51.2 innings pitched, Canning recorded 36 strikeouts. The righty has a WHIP of 1.37 and will need support from the plate against their opponents' tough offense.

Yankees vs Angels: Prediction

The Angels have one of the worst records in the majors while the Yanks have one of the best. With their powerful offense and Cortes on the mound, the Angels will struggle to score.

Game one is expected to be a high-scoring game. The Yankees are predicted to win with a decent score. The Angels are no match for the Yanks as they are struggling from the pitching end. In their last three games, they surrendered 19 runs.

The Bronx Bombers have a strong chance to rebound from their last defeat and win Game 1 with ease.