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The Los Angeles Angels dominated the New York Yankees 11–4 on April 16 at Yankee Stadium, with the visitors' offense overwhelming a struggling home pitching staff. Los Angeles collected 9 hits and 3 home runs while driving in 11 runs, posting an .739 OPS despite a modest .225 batting average, demonstrating efficient run conversion in key moments. The Yankees managed only 8 hits with 3 home runs of their own but could not capitalize, finishing with just a .695 OPS and striking out 8 times. New York's pitchers surrendered 11 earned runs and walked 7 batters, a costly combination that allowed the Angels to build an insurmountable lead early. The home team's inability to generate consistent offensive pressure—evidenced by a .214 batting average and .314 on-base percentage—compounded the pitching collapse, leaving them unable to mount a meaningful comeback despite their three long balls. The Angels' pitching staff was comparatively sharp, allowing only 8 hits while striking out 7 Yankees batters. This lopsided defeat suggests the Yankees' early-season rotation depth may need immediate attention to avoid falling further behind in the AL East.