Yankees snap their losing streak, beating the Angels 7-3 on June 19, 2025. Grisham & Goldschmidt's back-to-back HRs powered the win. See how they did it!
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Finally. After six long games filled with frustration, quiet bats, and mounting pressure, the New York Yankees finally found the win column. A powerful 7-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels at a rain-soaked Yankee Stadium felt like more than just a single win; it was a collective exhale for a team and a fanbase desperate for something to cheer about. And cheer they did, as the bats finally came alive to avoid a demoralizing four-game sweep.
That's what this team is all about—resilience. For me and Grish to go back-to-back like that, it just changed the energy in the dugout.
The narrative of the past week has been the silent bats. On Thursday, they roared back. The turning point came in the second inning when Trent Grisham and Paul Goldschmidt hit back-to-back home runs, instantly flipping a 2-1 deficit into a 4-2 lead the Yankees would never relinquish. It was the kind of immediate, game-changing power this lineup is built for. The offense didn't stop there, racking up 12 hits in total. Cody Bellinger looked locked in, collecting three hits and an RBI, while Aaron Judge contributed a double and a run in the eighth, showing signs that the heart of the order is waking up.
While the offense grabbed the headlines, Carlos Rodón delivered the kind of gritty start the team desperately needed. It wasn't perfect—he surrendered three solo home runs to Mike Trout, Jo Adell, and Taylor Ward—but he never let the Angels string anything together. Over six crucial innings, Rodón (now 9-5) struck out seven and issued only one walk. He kept the Yankees in the game, bent without breaking, and handed the ball to the bullpen with a lead. During a losing streak, that's all you can ask from your starter.
You could almost hear the relief in manager Aaron Boone's voice post-game. He credited the win to the team's focus on 'the little things' and a more patient approach at the plate. While Boone celebrated the victory, the front office was busy addressing roster needs. Before the game, the team signed left-handed pitcher Jayvien Sandridge to a major league deal, a clear move to bolster a taxed pitching staff. The move was necessitated by RHP Yerry de los Santos landing on the 15-day IL with elbow discomfort. In a more somber update, Oswaldo Cabrera was transferred to the 60-day IL, a sign that his return from a severe injury is not imminent. It's a stark reminder that even on a good day, the team is still navigating significant challenges.
One win doesn't erase a six-game slide, but it stops the bleeding. The question now is whether this offensive outburst was a true course correction or just a one-night reprieve. With the bats finally showing life and a new arm in the bullpen, the Yankees have a chance to build momentum. They needed this one badly. Now, they need to prove they can do it again tomorrow.
