Angels Make Historic Announcement During Yankees Game

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Ayomide Adeduyite | Last updated May 26, 2025 11:16 PM ET

After a disheartening series loss to the Miami Marlins, the Los Angeles Angels are looking to regain momentum as they face the New York Yankees in Anaheim. The Angels' eight-game winning streak came to an end with back-to-back defeats, including a 3-0 shutout on Sunday where Miami's Edward Cabrera dominated with 10 strikeouts over 5 2/3 innings. This loss dropped the Angels to a 25-27 record, placing them third in the American League West.

Facing the Yankees, who lead the American League East with a 32-20 record, presents a formidable challenge against a star-studded lineup, featuring power hitters like Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger.

In the opening inning of Monday's game, Angels' shortstop Zach Neto provided an immediate spark by launching a leadoff home run, giving the team a 1-0 lead.

This homer marks Neto's fourth leadoff home run in May, tying the franchise record for the most in a calendar month, a feat previously achieved by Taylor Ward in September 2024.

Zach Neto's four leadoff home runs in May match the #Angels record for the most in any calendar month.

He joins Taylor Ward, who had four leadoff HR in September 2024. https://t.co/gq2jZ2bk2E
— Angels PR (@LAAngelsPR) May 27, 2025

Neto's performance this season has been impressive. With this latest home run, he now has nine on the year, showcasing his power and consistency at the plate. Coming into the game, he was batting .289 with 20 RBIs and an OPS of .894, leading all MLB shortstops with a .541 slugging percentage among those with a minimum of 50 plate appearances.

The Angels aim to capitalize on this early advantage. A victory against the Yankees would inch them closer to the second spot in the AL West.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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