Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton praises Angels' Mike Trout after series

Trout hit 5 home runs against the Yankees in a 4-game series split.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 3:18am

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New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton acknowledged the greatness of Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout after Trout hit 5 home runs in a 4-game series between the two teams. The Yankees and Angels split the series, with the Yankees needing late-inning rallies to win their two games. Stanton praised Trout's performance, saying 'Cool showing from him and Judgey all series. Obviously we don't want that against us, but you've got to acknowledge the greatness.'

Why it matters

The series between the Yankees and Angels featured a showdown between two of the game's biggest stars in Trout and Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge. Trout's dominant performance, including 5 home runs, highlighted his continued excellence despite recent injury troubles, while the Yankees' struggles to contain him showed the team's pitching vulnerabilities as they try to keep pace in the AL East.

The details

In the 4-game series, Trout went 6-for-16 at the plate with 5 home runs, punishing the Yankees' pitching staff. The Angels won the series finale 11-4, with Trout hitting his 5th homer of the series. The Yankees got home runs from Giancarlo Stanton, Aaron Judge, and Ben Rice, but needed late-inning rallies to win their two games and avoid a 4-game sweep.

  • The 4-game series between the Yankees and Angels took place from April 13-16, 2026.
  • Trout hit his 5th home run of the series in the Angels' 11-4 win over the Yankees on April 16, 2026.

The players

Mike Trout

The superstar outfielder for the Los Angeles Angels, who is considered one of the best players in Major League Baseball despite recent injury troubles.

Giancarlo Stanton

The veteran slugger for the New York Yankees, who acknowledged Trout's dominant performance against his team in the recent series.

Aaron Judge

The Yankees' star outfielder, who engaged in a home run duel with Trout during the series.

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What they’re saying

“Cool showing from him and Judgey all series...obviously don't want that against us, but you've got to acknowledge the greatness”

— Giancarlo Stanton, Yankees Outfielder

What’s next

The Yankees and Angels are not scheduled to play each other again until a 3-game series in Los Angeles in late July. The performance of both teams' star players will be closely watched as they continue their pursuit of playoff spots in their respective divisions.

The takeaway

This series highlighted the continued excellence of Mike Trout, one of baseball's all-time greats, even as he has dealt with injuries in recent years. It also showed the Yankees' struggles to contain elite hitters like Trout, which could be an area of concern as they try to keep pace in the competitive AL East.