The New York Yankees overcame an early deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Angels 5-1, after Angels shortstop Zach Neto launched a 440-foot leadoff home run—his longest in the majors—to give the home team a brief lead.
Jack Kochanowicz, the Angels’ 6-foot-7 right-hander, impressed through three efficient innings, retiring the Yankees in order on just 28 pitches However, the game turned in the fourth. Kochanowicz allowed a string of hits, including singles by Ben Rice and Trent Grisham, followed by an infield single from Aaron Judge to load the bases A walk to Cody Bellinger brought in the tying run, and Anthony Volpe’s bases-clearing double put the Yankees firmly ahead.
Despite Kochanowicz’s early poise and manager Ron Washington’s praise for his ability to pitch to contact, one rough inning proved costly—mirroring a pattern from his recent starts The Angels’ offense, described as young and inconsistent, managed only three hits, with Neto’s solo shot providing their sole run.
The loss dropped the Angels to 25-28, while the Yankees improved to 33-20, continuing their strong run in the American League.
