Aaron Judge, Mike Trout each homer twice in Yankees' 11-10 win over Angels

The two superstars put on a power display, but the Yankees came out on top in a wild game.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 5:57am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the dynamic action of a baseball game, with fragmented shapes and planes of bright, vibrant colors representing the players' movements and the ball's trajectory.Two of baseball's biggest stars, Aaron Judge and Mike Trout, put on a power display that captivated fans in a wild Yankees-Angels matchup.Los Angeles Today

In a game featuring two of baseball's biggest stars, Aaron Judge and Mike Trout each hit two home runs. Judge's Yankees ultimately prevailed 11-10 over Trout's Angels in a back-and-forth slugfest that saw seven home runs total and the lead change hands multiple times.

Why it matters

The matchup between Judge and Trout, both three-time MVP winners, is one of the most anticipated in baseball. Their power display in this game showcased the star power and excitement they bring to the sport, and the win helped the Yankees snap a five-game losing streak.

The details

The game was tied 4-4 in the fourth inning after the Angels scored four unearned runs following an error. Judge and Trent Grisham then hit two-run homers to give their teams the lead at different points. Trout answered with a three-run shot in the sixth and a two-run blast in the eighth to put the Angels up 10-8, but the Yankees rallied in the ninth to win it on a wild pitch.

  • The game was played on Monday, April 14, 2026.
  • It was the first time since June 21, 1956 that a pair of three-time MVP winners each hit two home runs in the same game.

The players

Aaron Judge

The Yankees star outfielder and three-time AL MVP, who has 374 career home runs.

Mike Trout

The Angels' superstar center fielder and three-time AL MVP, who has 408 career home runs.

Trent Grisham

The Angels outfielder who hit two home runs in the game.

Jose Caballero

The Yankees infielder who scored the winning run on a wild pitch.

Jordan Romano

The Yankees closer who gave up the tying home run in the ninth but got the win.

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What they’re saying

“It was great. That's baseball for you. It's what fans want, and to be able to see something like that, pretty cool.”

— Mike Trout

“I was going to talk some smack to him after the one he hit all the way to the warning track, but I didn't get a chance to and then he answers right back with two big homers for him. You put that guy in a clutch situation, a big moment and he's going to show up every single time, so it's fun going back and forth with a guy like that, especially in New York and the Bronx.”

— Aaron Judge

“Those are two of the greats, so it's really fun to watch.”

— Will Warren, Yankees starter

“To be surrounded by some greats like that, it's special.”

— Aaron Judge

“Every time he comes to the Bronx, man, he puts on a show. I hate to see it, but it's fun competing against a guy like that.”

— Aaron Judge

What’s next

The two teams will face off again on Tuesday night in the second game of their series.

The takeaway

This game showcased the incredible talent and star power of Aaron Judge and Mike Trout, two of baseball's all-time greats. Their power display and the back-and-forth nature of the game provided an exciting spectacle for fans, and the Yankees' comeback win highlighted their resilience despite their recent struggles.