Mike Trout Powers Angels in Primetime Clash With Yankees — TV Channel, Start Time & Betting Odds

ANAHEIM, Calif.—The New York Yankees opened their three-game visit to Angel Stadium with a crisp 5-1 victory Monday night, riding six strong innings from left-hander Ryan Yarbrough and a bases-clearing double by shortstop Anthony Volpe that flipped the game in the fourth inning. The win pushed the Yankees to 33-20, widened their American League East lead, and handed the Los Angeles Angels their third straight defeat. Los Angeles (25-28) will try to even the set tonight at 9:38 p.m. ET/6:38 p.m. PT before a getaway matinee Wednesday. Key takeaways from Game 1 • Volpe’s double came off rookie Jack Kochanowicz, who otherwise matched zeros with Yarbrough for three innings. • Cody Bellinger added two hits and an RBI, continuing a torrid May in which he’s slashed .338/.402/.571. • Zach Neto’s 440-foot leadoff homer was the lone Angels tally, and L.A. stranded six runners. Pitching matchup for Game 2 • Yankees: RHP Luis Gil (5-2, 3.11 ERA) owns a 30.1 K% and has allowed two or fewer runs in five of his last six starts. • Angels: LHP Reid Detmers (3-4, 4.22 ERA) seeks his first win since April 19 after three consecutive no-decisions. What to watch tonight 1. Aaron Judge vs. Detmers’ slider. Judge is slugging .762 against breaking balls this month. 2. Mike Trout’s return? The three-time MVP has missed the last two games with left-knee soreness; manager Ron Washington called him “day-to-day.” 3. Bullpen depth. New York used three relievers for three innings; closer Clay Holmes remains fresh. The Angels’ pen ranks 28th in ERA (5.02) since May 1. Trending search terms to monitor “Angels vs Yankees live stream,” “Yankees lineup tonight,” “Angels pitching probables,” and “Yankees vs Angels odds” have all spiked over the past 24 hours, signaling strong gameday interest among bettors and cord-cutters. Series implications New York has taken four of its last five in Anaheim; another win secures the Yankees’ ninth straight series without a loss. For the Angels, a bounce-back is critical as they try to keep pace in a congested AL West where only 4.5 games separate first and fourth place. How to watch • TV: YES Network (NY market), Bally Sports West (SoCal), MLB.tv out-of-market • Streaming: MLB.tv single-game purchase, authenticated cable apps, and various live-TV streaming services. First-pitch weather is expected to be a mild 67°F under clear skies—ideal conditions for the long-ball duel fans anticipate whenever Judge, Trout, and Shohei Ohtani share the same field. Bottom line With momentum, a rested bullpen, and another right-hand power arm on the mound, the Yankees have a prime opportunity to clinch this West-Coast series early. The Angels, however, are desperate to halt their slide and will lean on Detmers’ swing-and-miss arsenal and a hopeful Trout return to keep their playoff ambitions alive.