The New York Yankees defeated the Los Angeles Angels 7-3 on September 1, 2026, at Angel Stadium, backed by home runs from Spencer Jones and Jazz Chisholm Jr. and 5 1/3 innings of work from Gerrit Cole, according to the Associated Press.
Gerrit Cole and Yankees Offense Secure Win Over Angels
Gerrit Cole earned his eighth win of the season, improving to 8-7 after allowing three earned runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out five batters over 5 1/3 innings, according to MLB box score data reported by ESPN. The right-hander threw 90 pitches, landing 60 for strikes, before handing the ball over to the bullpen.
The Yankees staked Cole to an early lead when Spencer Jones launched a 398-foot home run to center field in the top of the first inning, scoring Cody Bellinger. Jazz Chisholm Jr. followed in the second inning with a 341-foot solo home run to left field, extending the lead. Jones finished the night with three hits and three RBIs, while Chisholm contributed three hits and one RBI.
Scoring Breakdown and Bullpen Performance
New York built its 7-3 advantage through steady run production throughout the game. Ben Rice scored in the third inning when Leobal García Jr. grounded into a double play. Later in the game, contributions from Trent Grisham and Paul Goldschmidt widened the gap. Grisham drove in Jones with a single in the eighth inning, and Goldschmidt added a sacrifice fly to bring home Chisholm.
The Angels broke through against Cole in the third inning on an RBI single by Ryan Meckler, scoring Zach Neto. Los Angeles added two more runs in the sixth inning when a triple by Ryan Meckler brought home Meckler and a second runner. However, the Angels’ bullpen could not contain the Yankees’ 14-hit attack.
Following Cole’s departure, the Yankees’ relief corps shut down the Angels. B. Headrick pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings with one strikeout, Phil Blackburn tossed 1 1/3 scoreless innings with two strikeouts, and Joe Schreiber pitched a clean ninth inning to seal the victory in front of 37,678 spectators at Angel Stadium.
Standings Context and Game Details
With the win, the Yankees improved their record to 79-60 on the season, holding second place in the American League East behind the Tampa Bay Rays. The loss dropped the Angels to 53-86, anchoring them in the American League West. The contest lasted 2 hours and 56 minutes under the supervision of home plate umpire Stu Scheurwater.
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