Angels Shut Out Yankees Third Straight Game, Extend Scoreless Streak to 29 Innings

The Los Angeles Angels shut out the New York Yankees for the second consecutive game in a 4-0 victory, marking the Yankees' third straight shutout and extending their scoreless streak to 29 innings. Angels pitcher Kyle Hendricks delivered a standout performance, pitching six scoreless innings with nine strikeouts and allowing only four hits and one walk, while three relievers combined on a hitless effort to seal the win. The Angels scored early with timely hitting, including a key two-run single by Taylor Ward, and capitalized on opportunities to build a 3-0 lead by the third inning. The Yankees, struggling offensively, went 0 for 10 with runners on and saw star player Aaron Judge strike out three times, continuing a slump with a 2-for-19 performance over his last five games. This rare offensive drought for the Yankees has drawn concern from manager Aaron Boone, who acknowledged the team's recent pressing at the plate, contrasting with the Angels' effective pitching and timely offense. The Angels' consecutive shutouts marked their first such achievement since 2022, while the Yankees have not been shut out in four straight games before, highlighting the significance of this cold streak.