Yankees vs Angels Preview & Prediction: Records, pitching matchups, head-to-head and more

The New York Yankees will look for a series win when they take on the Los Angeles Angels in their final game on Thursday. The Yanks ended their three-game losing streak in a close 2-1 victory.

Yanks manager Aaron Boone was ejected during the first inning, but the team went on to seal the win. The Angels struggled with Luis Gil on the mound, while Clay Holmes did a decent job from the bullpen. The Bronx Bombers, 38-19, are back to the second-best record in the majors.

Yankees vs Angels: Head-to-Head

The first pitch will be thrown at 9:38 p.m. EDT. Fans can watch the game live on YES and Bally Sports West. For online streamers, Fubo TV is the right place to watch.

On Wednesday night, the Yanks won their 100th game against the Angels since 1993, while the Angels have won 89 games. The Angels are at the bottom of the AL West with a terrible 21-34 record. At present, the Angles are just another team below the average mark.

Yankees vs Angels: Pitching Matchups

It's going to be an exciting battle of left-handed pitchers for the series finale. The Yanks will turn in Carlos Rodon to the mound to secure the series win. Rodon has been in great shape this season, with a 2.95 ERA. He has a 1.18 WHIP with a 6-2 record. The talented pitcher recorded 57 strikeouts in 61 innings pitched.

The Angles, meanwhile, will hope to pick up a win with Patrick Sandoval as their starting pitcher. Sandoval's 2024 season has not gone as expected. The 27-year-old has a 2-7 record with a struggling 5.60 ERA. In 54.2 innings pitched, Sandoval struck out 57 opponent hitters with a 1.55 WHIP.

Yankees vs Angels: Prediction

Rodon has been promising this season, and the Yanks have been opening up with their offense. Despite a few hiccups, the Yankees have been consistent with their success.

As for the Angels, they are struggling to make it past mediocre teams. The Yanks will do their best to secure another easy series win before they take on the San Francisco Giants. The Yanks are predicted to win Game 3 but will need support from the plate.

About the author

Cresswell McCoy is a baseball journalist at Sportskeeda having almost 7 years of prior experience in content development. He holds and Master’s degree in Media and Communication Studies, and his baseball journey began when he joined an MLB betting site as a writer.

Cresswell supports the Philadelphia Phillies because of their top-notch roster and the entertainment they provide, and also admires the New Your Yankees because of their legacy in the sport. His favorite players are Bryce Harper, Gerrit Cole, Giancarlo Stanton and Brandon Marsh, while his favorite coach is Aaron Boone.

Some of his favorite baseball moments in recent times include Giancarlo Stanton's walk-off grand slam against the Pirates in 2022, Aaron Judge's iconic 62nd home run and the time Juan Soto provoked Miles Mikolas with his shuffle.

Cresswell's strengths lie in deeply analyzing playing styles of individual players, analyzing teams’ defensive strategies and batting approaches. He ensures accuracy in his articles by sourcing information only from official MLB handles and reliable insiders.

In his spare time, Cresswell is into heavy metal music and plays the guitar, and also enjoys hiking, camping in the woods and honing his survival skills.

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