The Los Angeles Angels defeated the New York Yankees 11-4 on April 16, 2026, at Yankee Stadium. Los Angeles entered the finale at 9-10, while New York held a 10-8 record.
The Yankees needed a victory to claim the four-game series. The Angels needed the result to secure a split. Several important players remained unavailable, including Gerrit Cole, Anthony Volpe, Clarke Schmidt, and Logan O’Hoppe.
New York led 3-2 after three innings. Los Angeles changed the game with four runs in the sixth. Mike Trout added a seventh-inning homer before Jo Adell hit an eighth-inning grand slam.
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The finale completed an offense-heavy four-game series in the Bronx. Los Angeles finished with nine hits and seven walks. New York recorded eight hits, including three home runs.
| Detail | Information |
| Date | April 16, 2026 |
| Venue | Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York |
| Competition | 2026 MLB regular season |
| Final score | Angels 11, Yankees 4 |
| Pregame records | Angels 9-10, Yankees 10-8 |
| Postgame records | Angels 10-10, Yankees 10-9 |
The official game time was three hours and seven minutes. Attendance reached 38,424. Sam Aldegheri earned the win, while Max Fried took the loss.
Pre-Match Context
New York began the day second in the American League East. The Yankees stood one-half game behind first place. Los Angeles entered third in the American League West, sitting 1.5 games behind.
The Yankees had won two of the first three games. Another victory would have secured the series. The Angels had already displayed significant power throughout the series.
New York remained without Gerrit Cole and Clarke Schmidt during their Tommy John recoveries. Anthony Volpe had not debuted following left shoulder surgery. José Caballero continued as the starting shortstop.
Los Angeles placed Logan O’Hoppe on the injured list with a left wrist fracture. Travis d’Arnaud started behind the plate. Vaughn Grissom had recently returned from a left wrist sprain.
Inning-by-Inning Score
The Angels scored in four innings. The Yankees scored during the first, third, and sixth innings. Neither defense committed an error.
| Team | 1-3 | 4-6 | 7-9 | Final |
| Los Angeles Angels | 2 | 4 | 5 | 11 |
| New York Yankees | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
The sixth inning produced the decisive change. Los Angeles turned a one-run deficit into a three-run advantage.
Inning-by-Inning Breakdown
First Inning
Jo Adell drew a two-out walk against Max Fried. Oswald Peraza followed with a two-run homer to left field.
Aaron Judge answered during the bottom half. His solo homer reduced the Angels’ lead to 2-1. Cody Bellinger then singled but was thrown out at second.
Second Inning
Fried retired Nolan Schanuel, Travis d’Arnaud, and Josh Lowe in order. The Angels did not produce a baserunner.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. walked for New York. José Caballero followed with a single before J.C. Escarra struck out. The inning ended scoreless.
Third Inning
The Angels failed to extend their lead. New York then moved ahead through the middle of its lineup.
Bellinger reached base before Giancarlo Stanton homered to center. The two-run shot gave the Yankees a 3-2 advantage.
Fourth Inning
Neither club scored during the fourth. The Angels’ pitching plan continued through multiple relievers.
New York maintained its one-run lead. The Yankees could not create another scoring sequence against the Los Angeles bullpen.
Fifth Inning
Fried completed another scoreless frame. Los Angeles remained behind despite receiving several walks during his appearance.
The Angels also kept New York scoreless. The game remained 3-2 entering the sixth inning.
Sixth Inning
Trout walked and scored on Peraza’s double to right. Adell advanced to third on the play.
Vaughn Grissom singled home Adell, giving Los Angeles the lead. Lowe later drove home Grissom and Peraza with a single.
Ben Rice responded with a solo home run. New York ended the inning behind 6-4.
Seventh Inning
Trout faced Angel Chivilli with one out. He drove a slider into the left-field bleachers for a solo homer.
The blast extended Los Angeles’ advantage to three runs. New York did not score during the bottom half.
Eighth Inning
Adam Frazier reached before Zach Neto and Trout also got aboard. Adell then faced Ryan Yarbrough with two outs.
Adell homered to right field with the bases loaded. The grand slam increased the Angels’ lead to seven runs.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone was ejected after New York batted during the bottom half.
Ninth Inning
Los Angeles did not add another run. New York also remained scoreless against Chase Silseth.
The Angels completed the victory and secured a two-game split in the four-game series.
Team Stats Comparison
The Yankees matched Los Angeles with three home runs. However, the Angels created more baserunners and converted more scoring opportunities.
| Statistic | Angels | Yankees | Difference |
| Runs | 11 | 4 | Angels +7 |
| Hits | 9 | 8 | Angels +1 |
| Home runs | 3 | 3 | Even |
| Walks | 7 | 4 | Angels +3 |
| Strikeouts | 7 | 8 | Yankees +1 |
| Errors | 0 | 0 | Even |
| Stolen bases | 1 | 3 | Yankees +2 |
Los Angeles scored eight runs from the sixth inning onward. New York managed one run during that same period.
Key Numbers That Decided the Game
The totals show how Los Angeles overcame three Yankees home runs and controlled the later innings.
- Los Angeles drew seven walks, creating repeated traffic against four Yankees pitchers.
- The Angels scored four runs during the sixth and another four during the eighth.
- Adell and Peraza combined for seven RBIs from four hits.
- Trout reached base four times and scored three runs.
- The Yankees produced three solo or two-run homers but no multi-hit scoring rally.
- Los Angeles reliever Sam Bachman delivered three scoreless innings.
Full Box Score: Los Angeles Angels
Los Angeles received production from the middle of its order. Adell, Peraza, Trout, Grissom, and Lowe drove in every Angels run.
Angels Batting
| Player | AB | Runs | Hits | RBI |
| Zach Neto, SS | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Mike Trout, DH | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Jo Adell, RF | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Oswald Peraza, 3B | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Vaughn Grissom, 2B | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Nolan Schanuel, 1B | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis d’Arnaud, C | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Josh Lowe, LF-CF | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Bryce Teodosio, CF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adam Frazier, PH-LF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Trout walked three times despite receiving only two official at-bats. Adell and Peraza each recorded two hits.
Angels Power and Plate Discipline
| Player | Home Runs | Walks | Strikeouts | Left On Base |
| Zach Neto | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Mike Trout | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Jo Adell | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Oswald Peraza | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vaughn Grissom | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nolan Schanuel | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Lowe | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bryce Teodosio | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Adam Frazier | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Peraza also doubled and stole second base. Teodosio recorded an outfield assist during the first inning.
Angels Pitching
The Angels used five pitchers in a planned bullpen game. Their relievers allowed four runs but covered all nine innings.
| Pitcher | Innings | Hits | Runs | Earned Runs |
| Brent Suter | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Nick Sandlin | 1.1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Sam Aldegheri, W | 1.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Sam Bachman, H | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Silseth | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Bachman provided the longest appearance. He retired nine batters while allowing one hit and no walks.
| Pitcher | Walks | Strikeouts | Home Runs | Pitches-Strikes |
| Brent Suter | 2 | 2 | 1 | 49-29 |
| Nick Sandlin | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24-12 |
| Sam Aldegheri | 1 | 2 | 1 | 33-18 |
| Sam Bachman | 0 | 2 | 0 | 27-18 |
| Chase Silseth | 0 | 1 | 0 | 17-13 |
Aldegheri received the winning decision because Los Angeles took its final lead during his appearance.
Full Box Score: New York Yankees
New York produced eight hits, with three leaving the ballpark. Caballero supplied three singles but did not score.
Yankees Batting
| Player | AB | Runs | Hits | RBI |
| Trent Grisham, CF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Judge, RF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cody Bellinger, LF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Giancarlo Stanton, DH | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Ben Rice, 1B | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Amed Rosario, 3B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr., 2B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| José Caballero, SS | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| J.C. Escarra, C | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Judge homered during the first inning. Stanton moved New York ahead before Rice delivered the team’s final run.
Yankees Power and Plate Discipline
| Player | Home Runs | Walks | Strikeouts | Left On Base |
| Trent Grisham | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Aaron Judge | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Cody Bellinger | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Rice | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Amed Rosario | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| José Caballero | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| J.C. Escarra | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Chisholm stole one base, while Caballero stole two. Grisham was caught attempting to steal.
Yankees Pitching
Fried controlled the middle innings after allowing Peraza’s first-inning homer. He then faced four Angels during the decisive sixth.
| Pitcher | Innings | Hits | Runs | Earned Runs |
| Max Fried, L | 5.1 | 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Fernando Cruz | 0.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Angel Chivilli | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Ryan Yarbrough | 2.1 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
Fried threw 93 pitches. Chivilli allowed Trout’s homer, while Yarbrough surrendered Adell’s grand slam.
| Pitcher | Walks | Strikeouts | Home Runs | Pitches-Strikes |
| Max Fried | 3 | 3 | 1 | 93-52 |
| Fernando Cruz | 1 | 2 | 0 | 25-17 |
| Angel Chivilli | 2 | 2 | 1 | 26-14 |
| Ryan Yarbrough | 1 | 0 | 1 | 38-25 |
The staff allowed seven walks and three home runs. All eleven Angels runs were earned.
Game Leaders and Top Performers
Jo Adell
Adell reached base three times and scored three runs. His eighth-inning grand slam ended New York’s remaining comeback opportunity.
Oswald Peraza
Peraza opened the scoring with a two-run homer. His sixth-inning double tied the game and began the decisive rally.
Mike Trout
Trout reached base four times through one hit and three walks. He scored three runs and homered during the seventh.
Giancarlo Stanton
Stanton supplied New York’s only multi-run hit. His two-run homer moved the Yankees ahead during the third inning.
| Player | Team | Key Statistics | Main Contribution |
| Jo Adell | Angels | 2-for-4, 4 RBI, 3 runs | Eighth-inning grand slam |
| Oswald Peraza | Angels | 2-for-4, 3 RBI, 2 runs | Homer and tying double |
| Mike Trout | Angels | 1-for-2, 3 walks, 3 runs | Seventh-inning homer |
| Giancarlo Stanton | Yankees | 1-for-4, 2 RBI | Go-ahead two-run homer |
| José Caballero | Yankees | 3-for-4, 2 stolen bases | Three of New York’s hits |
Adell and Peraza received player-of-the-game recognition in the published box score.
Starting Lineups
Both clubs used a designated hitter. Frazier later replaced Teodosio, while Lowe moved from left field to center field.
| Position | Los Angeles Angels | New York Yankees |
| Catcher | Travis d’Arnaud | J.C. Escarra |
| First base | Nolan Schanuel | Ben Rice |
| Second base | Vaughn Grissom | Jazz Chisholm Jr. |
| Third base | Oswald Peraza | Amed Rosario |
| Shortstop | Zach Neto | José Caballero |
| Left field | Josh Lowe | Cody Bellinger |
| Center field | Bryce Teodosio | Trent Grisham |
| Right field | Jo Adell | Aaron Judge |
| Designated hitter | Mike Trout | Giancarlo Stanton |
The Yankees used Caballero because Volpe remained unavailable. Los Angeles used d’Arnaud after O’Hoppe joined the injured list.
Injury Report
MLB does not use official “questionable” designations. Verified injured-list statuses are shown instead.
| Player | Injury | Status |
| Gerrit Cole, Yankees | Tommy John surgery recovery | Out, rehabilitation |
| Anthony Volpe, Yankees | Left shoulder surgery | Out, 10-day injured list |
| Clarke Schmidt, Yankees | Tommy John surgery recovery | Out, 60-day injured list |
| Logan O’Hoppe, Angels | Left wrist fracture | Out, 10-day injured list |
Cole’s absence reduced New York’s starting depth. Volpe’s absence kept Caballero at shortstop. O’Hoppe’s injury moved d’Arnaud into the starting catching role.
Season Series and Head-to-Head
The four-game 2026 season series finished level, with each club winning twice at Yankee Stadium.
| Date | Venue | Winner | Final Score |
| April 13, 2026 | Yankee Stadium | Yankees | Yankees 11, Angels 10 |
| April 14, 2026 | Yankee Stadium | Angels | Angels 7, Yankees 1 |
| April 15, 2026 | Yankee Stadium | Yankees | Yankees 5, Angels 4 |
| April 16, 2026 | Yankee Stadium | Angels | Angels 11, Yankees 4 |
Both Yankees victories came by one run. Los Angeles won its two games by six and seven runs.
American League Standings
New York began the game second in the AL East. Los Angeles occupied third place in the AL West.
| Team | Division | Pregame Record | Division Position | Games Behind |
| New York Yankees | AL East | 10-8 | 2nd | 0.5 |
| Los Angeles Angels | AL West | 9-10 | 3rd | 1.5 |
The loss moved New York to 10-9. The victory brought Los Angeles back to .500 at 10-10.
Broadcast and Stream Information
The game received separate regional television broadcasts. Out-of-market streaming availability depended on MLB blackout restrictions.
| Platform | Coverage |
| YES Network | Yankees regional television broadcast |
| FanDuel Sports Network West | Angels regional television broadcast |
| MLB.TV | Out-of-market stream, subject to restrictions |
| MLB Gameday | Live scoring, play-by-play, and statistics |
The scheduled first pitch was 1:35 p.m. Eastern Time.
Conclusion
The Angels secured a series split by controlling the final four innings. Their middle-order hitters consistently converted walks and scoring opportunities.
New York’s home runs created an early advantage but did not produce sustained pressure. The Angels’ bullpen limited further damage after Rice’s homer.
Los Angeles returned home to begin a series against San Diego. New York remained at Yankee Stadium for its next series against Kansas City.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Yankees versus Angels game on April 16, 2026?
The Los Angeles Angels won 11-4 at Yankee Stadium and completed a two-game split of the four-game regular-season series.
Who had the most RBIs in the game?
Jo Adell led every player with four RBIs. All four came on his bases-loaded home run during the eighth inning.
How many home runs did the Angels and Yankees hit?
Each team hit three home runs. Peraza, Trout, and Adell homered for Los Angeles, while Judge, Stanton, and Rice homered for New York.
Who was the winning pitcher?
Sam Aldegheri earned the victory after allowing one run across 1.2 innings. He recorded two strikeouts and issued one walk.
Why did Max Fried receive the loss?
Fried allowed the tying and go-ahead runners during the sixth inning. He finished with five earned runs across 5.1 innings.
What was the game’s decisive moment?
The Angels scored four runs in the sixth inning. Peraza, Grissom, and Lowe produced the hits that turned a deficit into a lead.
Where was the Yankees versus Angels game broadcast?
YES Network carried the Yankees broadcast. FanDuel Sports Network West carried the Angels broadcast, with MLB.TV available outside restricted markets.
