The New York Yankees are facing a tough stretch, having been shut out in three consecutive games, including two against the Los Angeles Angels. With the Yankees hosting the Angels again on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, fans are hoping for a turnaround as first pitch is set for 7:05 p.m. ET at Yankee Stadium.
In their latest showdown, the Angels triumphed 4-0 on Tuesday night, led by starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks, who allowed only four hits while striking out nine. This performance marked the Yankees’ third straight game without a run, resulting in disappointment among fans and a troubling streak that includes five losses in a row. The Yankees have now gone 29 innings without scoring, an alarming statistic that hasn’t occurred in recent history.
New York’s manager Aaron Boone attempted to shake things up by adjusting the batting order, placing rookie Jasson Domínguez in the leadoff spot and moving Paul Goldschmidt to sixth. However, this strategy failed to yield the desired results, with the team struggling to capitalize with runners on base, finishing 0 for 10 in such situations.
The Angels took control in the fourth inning with Taylor Ward hitting a two-run single, which extended their lead. Despite the Yankees’ starting pitcher Will Warren putting forth a strong effort with a career-high 11 strikeouts, he still allowed three runs.
In terms of team statistics, the Yankees have become the third team this season to experience a three-game shutout, joining the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies. The last time the Yankees faced the prospect of four consecutive shutouts was back in September 2016, a scenario they aim to avoid.
Looking ahead, Yankees pitcher Ryan Yarbrough (3-1, 3.96 ERA) will be taking the mound against Angels pitcher Jack Kochanowicz (3-8, 5.53) on Wednesday night. Fans remain hopeful that the Yankees can break this streak as they look to regain their form on home turf.