The Los Angeles Angels snapped out of their recent slump with a convincing 5-1 victory over the struggling New York Yankees. Strong pitching and timely hitting propelled the Angels to their third win in four games, a welcome change after a dismal 1-10 stretch. This resurgence comes as trade deadline discussions heat up, with Shohei Ohtani's future with the team hanging in the balance.

Patrick Sandoval delivered a stellar performance, holding the Yankees to just two hits over nearly eight innings. His impressive outing, combined with Mickey Moniak's two-run homer and Ohtani's RBI triple, proved too much for the Yankees to overcome.

Moniak's three-hit performance, including his first-inning home run, sparked the Angels' offense. Ohtani's triple, his seventh of the season, further solidified his impact on the game, despite his three-game home run streak coming to an end.

Sandoval's dominant pitching, featuring a mix of breaking balls and changeups, kept the Yankees off balance throughout the game. He struck out seven batters and earned a standing ovation as he exited the mound.

Gleyber Torres’ solo home run in the third inning accounted for the Yankees' lone run and hit until Anthony Volpe's single in the eighth. The Yankees' offensive struggles continue in Aaron Judge's absence, with the team scoring two runs or fewer for the 14th time since his injury. Their two-hit performance tied a season low.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone acknowledged Sandoval's dominance and expressed concern over his team's offensive struggles, emphasizing the need for improvement. Despite the ongoing challenges, Boone maintained that the team remains committed to working through their slump.

Moniak extended his hitting streak to 10 games, while the Angels continued their impressive streak of 17 consecutive games with a home run, approaching the franchise record of 18 set in 1982.

The Yankees signed their first-round draft pick, George Lombard Jr., to a $3.3 million signing bonus. On the injury front, Aaron Judge is reportedly nearing a return, though no specific timeline has been provided. Greg Allen progressed in his rehab assignment, moving to Triple-A, while Angels rookie catcher Logan O'Hoppe resumed catching drills.

The Angels and Yankees will continue their series with Carlos Rodón taking the mound for New York and Chase Silseth starting for Los Angeles.