Spencer Jones and Jazz Chisholm Jr. homer early to back Gerrit Cole in Yankees’ 7-3 win over Angels

Anaheim, Calif. (AP) — Spencer Jones hit a home run and drove in three runs, while Jazz Chisholm Jr. also connected for a third home run and recorded three hits. The New York Yankees capitalized on Gerrit Cole's strong performance, ultimately prevailing 7-3 against the Los Angeles Angels. Jones and Chisholm delivered back-to-back homers, giving Cole a 3-0 lead, which he extended with a pitch in his latest return home.

The Yankees extended their lead to 4-1 when Wade Meckler opened the sixth with a single, and Ballesteros followed with a two-run triple to right field, trimming the deficit to 4-3. Cole was replaced by Brent Headrick in the eighth, who helped consolidate the lead further. Jones walked in the eighth, and Chisholm singled before Trent Grisham hit an RBI single.

New York's lead grew to 6-3, and Ryan McMahon loaded the bases with a bunt single, while Cody Bellinger drove in the decisive run. This victory sees the Yankees pull four games ahead of Boston for the top American League wild card and remains 4 1/2 games behind first-place Tampa Bay in the AL East.