New York Yankees Defeat Los Angeles Angels 11-10 in High-Scoring Game

The New York Yankees defeated the Los Angeles Angels 11-10 on Monday, April 13, 2026, at Yankee Stadium in The Bronx. The game featured multiple home runs from players on both teams, contributing to the high score. The Yankees snapped a five-game losing streak with the victory.

The contest began with a two-run home run by a Yankees player in the bottom of the first inning off Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi, a 456-foot shot into the left-center bleachers. In the sixth inning, an Angels player hit a game-tying three-run home run off Yankees reliever Jake Bird. The Yankees responded with a go-ahead solo home run in the bottom of the sixth.

In the eighth inning, the Angels player homered again off Yankees pitcher Camilo Doval, tying the game once more. The Yankees secured the win in the bottom of the ninth on a wild pitch by Angels pitcher Jordan Romano, allowing a runner to score from third base. A Yankees player was on deck at the time.

Player Performances and Milestones The Yankees' outfielder hit his sixth home run of the season, with four of them giving his team the lead.

This multi-home run game marked his 47th of his career, passing a former Yankees player's record and placing him second in franchise history behind another legendary figure who had 68 such games. He has more multi-home run games than any other player with a similar number of career games, at 1,161. The Angels' outfielder, who has faced injuries in recent years, hit two home runs in the game.

The matchup provided a rare competitive spotlight for the Angels, who have not been postseason contenders recently. Manager Aaron Boone described the head-to-head between the two sluggers as delivering excitement for fans. Boone called the Yankees outfielder's performance huge and emphasized his importance to the team's offense.