Brian McCann hit a two-run homer in a six-run first-inning burst which chased Garrett Richards, as the New York Yankees topped the Halos by an 8-2 count in the second edition of a three-game series.
Brett Gardner had two hits and drove in a pair for the Yankees, with Mark Teixeira adding two RBI and Carlos Beltran contributing two hits and a run driven in.
Adam Warren (4-4) walked three but gave up just two runs on four hits over 6 2/3 innings in the Bombers' fifth straight triumph.
Mike Trout homered and Johnny Giavotella brought home the other run for the Angels, who posted a mere five hits in their fourth consecutive defeat.
Richards (5-4) failed to make it out of the first inning, charged with six runs on five hits and two walks while retiring only two batters.
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