Angels top Yankees 3-2 on June 19, 2025, as Tyler Anderson shines and a costly Anthony Volpe error decides it. Read how the Halos swept the series in the Bronx.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Who saw this coming? The Los Angeles Angels rolled into Yankee Stadium and just kept winning, capping a fantastic series with a gritty 3-2 victory on Thursday. For the third game in a row, the Halos found a way to silence the New York bats and manufacture just enough offense, this time thanks to a costly Yankees error that proved to be the difference-maker. It was a masterclass in resilience that has the team just one game shy of .500.
'We kept the pressure on and took advantage when it mattered. That's how you win close games on the road.' - Manager Ron Washington
The game was a classic pitcher's duel for long stretches, with Angels starter Tyler Anderson turning in a brilliant performance. He navigated the potent Yankees lineup for 6.1 innings, allowing only one earned run on five hits while striking out four. The Halos gave him an early cushion in the third inning when Taylor Ward, the team's offensive MVP this season, laced a two-run single to put the Angels on the board. The Yankees clawed back to tie it, setting the stage for a tense final few innings.
Championship-caliber teams capitalize on mistakes, and that's exactly what the Angels did in the top of the seventh. With the game tied 2-2, the Halos put pressure on the Yankees defense, leading to a crucial throwing error by shortstop Anthony Volpe—his 10th of the season. The miscue allowed the go-ahead run to scamper home, and the Angels never looked back. From there, the bullpen locked it down, with Carlos Estévez shutting the door in the ninth for his 15th save of the season. It was the perfect embodiment of Manager Ron Washington's postgame praise for his team's opportunism.
It's impossible to talk about the Angels' offense without highlighting Taylor Ward. His two-run single wasn't just the biggest hit of the game; it was another chapter in his phenomenal season. Ward now leads the team with a staggering 49 RBIs and 18 home runs. He has been the steady, powerful force in the middle of the lineup that the team has desperately needed, consistently coming through in clutch situations and keeping the offense afloat.
With three straight wins against a tough Yankees team in their own ballpark, the Angels have built some serious momentum. Now sitting at 36-37, they are knocking on the door of .500 and showing the kind of resilience that can define a season. The key will be carrying this gritty, opportunistic style of play forward. Can they sustain this level of pitching and timely hitting? The next series will be a huge test, but for now, Angels fans can celebrate a statement series win in the Bronx.
