The New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Angels have a long and storied history, with their rivalry dating back to the 1970s. Over the years, the two teams have produced some thrilling moments that are still remembered and talked about by baseball fans today. Here are five of the most thrilling Yankees-Angels game moments:
1. The Aaron Boone Walk-Off Homer (2003)
In Game 7 of the 2003 American League Championship Series (ALCS), the Yankees were facing off against the Angels. The game was tied 5-5 in the bottom of the 11th inning, with the crowd at Yankee Stadium on the edge of their seats. That's when Aaron Boone stepped up to the plate and hit a walk-off home run off Angels pitcher Troy Percival, sending the Yankees to the World Series.
Recap of the Game
The game was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading runs throughout the night. The Yankees took an early 2-0 lead, but the Angels came back to tie it up in the top of the 3rd. The teams continued to trade runs, with the Angels taking a 5-4 lead in the top of the 8th. But the Yankees weren't done yet, as Jason Giambi hit a solo home run in the bottom of the 8th to tie the game up.
2. The 2009 ALCS Thriller (2009)
The 2009 ALCS was a thrilling series that saw the Yankees come back from a 3-1 deficit to win the series 4-3. The decisive Game 6 was a back-and-forth affair, with the Yankees ultimately emerging victorious.
Recap of the Game
The game was tied 1-1 in the top of the 7th, when the Yankees' Robinson Cano hit a solo home run to give his team the lead. But the Angels weren't done yet, as they tied the game up in the bottom of the 8th. The game remained tied until the top of the 13th, when the Yankees' Maicer Izturis hit a solo home run to give his team the lead.
3. The Mark Teixeira Game-Tying Homer (2011)
In a 2011 regular season game, the Yankees were facing off against the Angels. The Angels were leading 3-2 in the top of the 9th, with two outs and a runner on first. That's when Mark Teixeira stepped up to the plate and hit a game-tying home run off Angels closer Jordan Walden.
Recap of the Game
The game was a close one throughout, with both teams trading runs. The Angels took an early 2-0 lead, but the Yankees came back to tie it up in the top of the 3rd. The teams continued to trade runs, with the Angels taking a 3-2 lead in the bottom of the 8th.
4. The Yankees' Comeback Win (2012)
In a 2012 regular season game, the Yankees were facing off against the Angels. The Angels were leading 7-1 in the top of the 7th, but the Yankees came back to win the game 9-8.
Recap of the Game
The game was a blowout early on, with the Angels taking a 7-1 lead in the top of the 5th. But the Yankees weren't done yet, as they scored 8 runs in the final three innings to come back and win the game.
5. The Garrett Richards vs. Masahiro Tanaka Duel (2014)
In a 2014 regular season game, the Yankees were facing off against the Angels. The game was a pitcher's duel, with the Yankees' Masahiro Tanaka facing off against the Angels' Garrett Richards.
Recap of the Game
The game was a close one throughout, with both pitchers shutting down the opposing team's offense. The game remained scoreless until the top of the 9th, when the Yankees' Jacoby Ellsbury hit a solo home run to give his team the lead.
Now it's your turn! What's your favorite Yankees-Angels game moment? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
What is the most memorable Yankees-Angels game moment?
+The most memorable Yankees-Angels game moment is likely Aaron Boone's walk-off home run in Game 7 of the 2003 ALCS.
Who is the all-time leader in Yankees-Angels games played?
+Derek Jeter is the all-time leader in Yankees-Angels games played, with 55 games played against the Angels during his career.
What is the largest margin of victory in a Yankees-Angels game?
+The largest margin of victory in a Yankees-Angels game is 12 runs, which the Yankees achieved in a 12-0 win over the Angels in 2012.