The New York Yankees and Los Angeles Angels will play on Wednesday at Angel Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 7:07 p.m. ET.
New York (50-45 SU and 50-45 RL) is starting lefty Carlos Rodón. The 30-year-old is 0-2 with a 5.23 ERA and a 1.16 WHIP in two outings this season.
Los Angeles (47-48 SU and 43-52 RL) is likely to opt for a bullpen day with a day off on Thursday. The LA bullpen sports a 4.31 ERA and a 1.41 WHIP this year.
New York has lost four of its last five, including the series opener on Monday. It's now last in the AL East standings and only five games over .500.
The Yankees score 4.40 runs per game (18th) and hit .231 (27th) with a .707 OPS (22nd). They've launched 131 home runs (5th) and stolen 57 bases (20th) in 2023. The NY pitching staff sports a 3.85 ERA (9th) and a 1.25 WHIP (7th) with 29 quality starts.
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Rodón will take the mound for the third time this season on Wednesday. The veteran left-hander's start to his Yankees career has been less than ideal, as he's lost both outings. He gave up long balls in both starts but held the Cubs to two runs and fanned six Rockies. Can he find his groove in Anaheim?