Angels fall to Yankees 7-3 on June 20, 2025, missing the sweep. Despite homers from Trout and Ward, Tyler Anderson's struggles continue in the loss. Read more.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
So close, yet so far. After winning the first three games against the New York Yankees, the Los Angeles Angels couldn't complete the four-game sweep, falling 7-3 in the series finale on Thursday. The long ball was the only weapon in the Angels' arsenal, but three solo home runs weren't nearly enough to overcome another shaky start from a struggling Tyler Anderson and a relentless Yankees lineup.
Over his last seven starts, Tyler Anderson has posted a staggering 7.07 ERA.
The Angels' entire offensive output came from three swings of the bat against Yankees starter Carlos Rodón. Mike Trout launched his 12th of the season, and both Jo Adell and Taylor Ward added their own solo blasts. While seeing that kind of power is always encouraging, the inability to string together hits or manufacture runs in any other fashion ultimately doomed the Halos. The Yankees, meanwhile, chipped away methodically, led by Cody Bellinger's three-hit day, proving that consistent contact can be just as deadly as the long ball.
The main story of the day, and a growing concern for the season, was the continued slide of Tyler Anderson. The lefty was tagged for four runs on eight hits over six innings, taking his fifth consecutive loss. The damage came early, with Anderson surrendering back-to-back home runs to Trent Grisham and Paul Goldschmidt in the second inning. This outing pushed his season ERA to 4.56 and marked another chapter in a deeply troubling stretch for the veteran, who is now scheduled to face the Red Sox next week.
Adding a brief scare to the loss, infielder Kevin Newman had to exit the game in the seventh inning after twisting his ankle. Thankfully, reports indicate he was merely sore and should be available for the upcoming series against Houston. After Anderson's departure, the bullpen couldn't keep the game close, allowing three more runs to put the contest out of reach and seal the Angels' fate in the Bronx.
The Halos now head home with a 36-38 record, leaving a potential sweep on the table in New York. The focus immediately shifts to a crucial weekend series against the division-rival Houston Astros. With Yusei Kikuchi and his solid 3.05 ERA taking the mound for the opener, the Angels have a prime opportunity to wash away the bad taste of this loss and get back to .500. A strong start from Kikuchi is exactly what this team needs to turn the page.
