Three-time American League MVP, 11-time all-star, and nine-time silver slugger. All an impressive list of accolades for the Los Angeles Angels legend, Mike Trout.
Entering his 16th MLB season, Trout is looking to redeem himself after several injury ridden seasons. His 2026 campaign is already off to an impressive start.
In a much anticipated series against the New York Yankees, Mike Trout has put on a show throughout the past four days.
In the top of the seventh of Thursday’s afternoon game, Trout launched his fifth home run in four consecutive days at Yankee Stadium. The first time in MLB history that an opposing player has achieved that feat.
Trout’s solo blast bumps the Angels lead to 7-4 heading into the bottom of the seventh as they look to avoid a series loss against the Yankees. Trout is 1-2 with a home run and two walks.
Despite having only won on Tuesday, the Angels have delivered an offensive masterclass. In their first three games against the Yankees, the Angels knocked 31 hits, 21 runs, and ten home runs.
UPDATE: The Angels continued on their offensive hot streak with a four-run eighth inning to defeat the Yankees 11-4 on Thursday.
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Mike Trout And Aaron Judge Show Respect During Home Run Battle
Two undisputed legends, Mike Trout and Aaron Judge put on a show for the fans in the Angels-Yankees series opener.
On a night that Judge homered twice, Trout blasted a two-run home run in the top of the eighth to take the lead 10-8. Both Judge and Trout however, couldn’t hide their mutual respect for the other three-time MVP.
Later that night, Judge spoke in a postgame interview calling Trout the “greatest of all-time”.
– Aaron Judge on Mike Trout
Angels reporter Rhett Bollinger tweeted that Trout made sure to share his respect for the former MVP in a postgame interview after Tuesday’s game:
“I’m a big fan of Aaron Judge,” Trout said. “He’s a great player. The last few years, it’s been unbelievable what he’s done. And I’ve got to know him a little bit.”
Aaron Judge notched his own piece of history in Thursday’s game. The captain launched his 367th career home run, tying Carlton Fisk for 80th on the all-time home run list.
Angels’ Offense Shows Improvement, But Is It Consistent?
With 32 runs scored in the four games against the Yankees, it is clear that the Angels have made a sharp turn since last season. In 2025, the Angels ranked dead last in batting average, 28th in on-base percentage, and 25th in run scored. Even though they were ranked fourth in home runs.
Thankfully, Angels superstar Mike Trout, has been able to stay healthy throughout the first 20 games of the 2026 MLB season. And his impact on offense has been apparent.
While the Angels remain in the middle of the pact for on-base percentage, they still sit within the top 10 (no. 6) for strikeouts in 2026.
Early-season production from Jo Adell and Jorge Soler began the crafting of what could be a powerhouse offensive unit. With slight adjustments in high-leverage situations to manufacture hits instead of aiming to go yard, the Angels will be a scary team by midseason.
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