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Spencer Jones and Jazz Chisholm Jr. Homer Early to Back Gerrit Cole in Yankees' 7-3 Win over Angels
Aaron Boone’s lineup move drew fan debate as Jones entered with a .238 average, eight home runs and 25 RBI in 181 at-bats.
On Tuesday night, the New York Yankees defeated the Los Angeles Angels 7-3 in Anaheim, California, with Spencer Jones and Jazz Chisholm Jr. hitting back-to-back home runs during a three-run first inning.
Manager Aaron Boone moved Jones into the cleanup spot against Los Angeles starter Grayson Rodriguez, a strategic shift that preceded the team's offensive surge during the second game of the series.
Jones finished 2-for-3 with three RBIs and a 398-foot home run, while Chisholm added three hits and Cody Bellinger contributed three hits and two runs scored in the 14-hit effort.
Starting pitcher Gerrit Cole improved to 8-7, allowing three runs over 5 1/3 innings, while relief pitchers Brent Headrick, Paul Blackburn, and John Schreiber held the Angels to one hit the rest of the way.
Yankees right-hander Cam Schlittler will face Los Angeles left-hander Reid Detmers in Wednesday's series finale, while the Angels organization navigates a reported acquisition agreement by Kroenke Sports & Entertainment.