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Updated · The New York Times · Apr 16Trout Makes History with Five Homer Series at Yankee Stadium
52 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Apr 16
- Mike Trout made history by hitting five home runs in a four-game series at Yankee Stadium, leading the Angels to an 11-4 win in the finale.
- Trout became the first visiting player to homer in four consecutive days at the current Yankee Stadium, finishing the series with nine RBIs.
- The 34-year-old’s resurgence comes after several injury-plagued seasons, offering hope for the Angels’ playoff ambitions and cementing his legacy.
Trout made history, but can the .500 Angels translate his brilliance into team success? Is Oswald Peraza's breakout against his former team a sign of a new Angels star? After his historic series, will a hand injury halt Mike Trout's MVP-caliber resurgence? Beyond Trout's homers, what does the Yankees' pitching collapse reveal about their championship hopes? How did the Yankees let a future star in Oswald Peraza get away? Did Mike Trout just win the opening round of the 2026 AL MVP race against Aaron Judge?