In an intense battle at Yankee Stadium, the Los Angeles Angels secured a 3-2 victory over the New York Yankees on June 18, 2025. This win marked the Angels’ third consecutive victory in the four-game series, demonstrating their strong pitching capabilities by limiting the Yankees to just two runs throughout the series.
Angels pitcher Jack Kochanowicz delivered a standout performance, allowing only two solo home runs while striking out a career-high eight batters in 5⅓ innings. His success was credited to a new changeup grip taught by pitching coach Barry Enright, which he first utilized effectively in a recent start against the Baltimore Orioles. The Yankees struggled against Kochanowicz’s changeup, managing only seven swings and misses out of 14 attempts.
The game featured notable performances from the Angels’ batters as well. Nolan Schanuel opened the scoring with a solo homer in the first inning, and Jo Adell added another in the fifth. However, the Angels were inefficient with runners in scoring position, going hitless in six attempts before a crucial error by Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe allowed them to load the bases in the eighth.
As the game approached its climax, right-hander Connor Brogdon faced the daunting challenge of pitching to Yankees slugger Aaron Judge. Despite a tough at-bat, Judge was retired, hitting a routine fly ball, which was a relief to the Angels’ pitching staff. Kenley Jansen then closed out the game, converting his 15th save of the season, and securing a team win that highlighted contributions from the entire roster.
Manager Ron Washington commended the team’s collective effort, emphasizing that every player played a role in this victory. The Angels’ effective pitching and ability to execute crucial plays under pressure reflect a growing confidence within the team as they aim to trend upward in the season.
This victory in the Bronx underscores the Angels’ resilience and potential as they continue to navigate the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball.