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The New York Yankees edged the Los Angeles Angels 11–10 on April 13 at Yankee Stadium in a high-scoring affair that exceeded the Vegas total line by one run. The Yankees' five home runs powered their offensive output, though their batting average of .216 and OPS of .703 reflected inconsistent contact; they struck out seven times but drew seven walks to reach base. Los Angeles matched the Yankees' run production through their own two-home-run display and 10 RBIs, yet their pitching proved costly, surrendering 14 hits and 11 earned runs with a 4.44 ERA across the game. New York's pitching staff was more effective, posting a 2.99 ERA with eight strikeouts and allowing just 12 hits, though a single error highlighted minor defensive vulnerability. The Yankees' ability to manufacture runs through the long ball despite a subpar batting line suggests their power-dependent approach may sustain them through early-season inconsistency in contact hitting.