On Thursday afternoon, the New York Yankees concluded their series with the Los Angeles Angels (at home).
The Yankees lost by a score of 11-4.
They split the four-game series (2-2).
Yankees Player Facing Criticism After Debut
GettyAngel Chivilli #57 of the New York Yankees is pulled from the game in the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Yankee Stadium on April 16, 2026 in The Bronx borough of New York City. Chivilli made his New York Yankees debut in the inning.
Angel Chivilli made his Yankees debut during Thursday’s loss.
Chris Kirschner of The Athletic wrote during the game: “Angel Chivilli is coming in to make his Yankees debut. He’ll face the Angels’ top of the order with the Yankees down 6-4”
He pitched 0.2 innings, allowing one earned run, two walks and two strikeouts.
The 23-year-old had spent the first two seasons of his MLB career with the Colorado Rockies.
MLB Social Media Reacts To Chivilli’s Debut
GettyAngel Chivilli #57 of the New York Yankees makes his New York Yankees debut as he delivers a pitch in the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Yankee Stadium on April 16, 2026 in The Bronx borough of New York City.
Here’s what people were saying on social media:
@MDL1981: “I’ve seen all I need to see of angel chivilli in a yankees uniform”
@PinstripePulse0: “Angel Chivilli threw three changeups in the exact same spot, and on the third one Mike Trout made him pay and took advantage.”
@BrandonFurtado8: “Angel Chivilli and Jake Bird were brought over from the Rockies and both have pitched meaningful innings for the Yankees? Gee, who would’ve thought the outcome would be a disaster?”
GettyAngel Chivilli #57 of the New York Yankees throws a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies during the fifth inning of the spring training baseball game at BayCare Ballpark on March 1, 2026 in Clearwater, Florida.
@skraxxy: “Of course Chivilli is giving up a homer to Trout, his name is literally Angel”
@RocknRollPastor: “Chivilli….back to the minors…who didn’t see this coming. 🤣”
@MrGamer40037663: “I’m so tired of the Yankees bringing in these project pitchers with Weathers, Chivilli, and De Los Santos”
@YankeeSource: “Just really bad strategy there by Boone to bring in Chivilli to face Trout.”
Yankees After Latest Loss
GettyManager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees stands with his team before their game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on March 27, 2026 in San Francisco, California.
The Yankees have struggled as of late, losing seven out of their last nine games.
That said, they are still 10-9 in 19 games, which has them as the second-place team in the American League East.
On Friday, the Yankees will start a new series with the Kansas City Royals in the Bronx.
At home, they have gone 5-5 in ten games.
New York Yankees Player Facing Criticism After Debut In Angels Game