Yankees Snatch Dramatic Walk-Off Victory from Angels After Late Defensive Blunder The New York Yankees secured a thrilling 5-4 win against the Los Angeles Angels, thanks to Jose Caballero's game-winning two-run double in the bottom of the ninth inning. The Angels' chances unraveled following a costly miscommunication on a routine popup, allowing the Yankees to capitalize on a series of events that culminated in their dramatic comeback. In a heart-stopping conclusion to Wednesday night's contest, the New York Yankees pulled off a remarkable 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels, a triumph sealed by Jose Caballero's clutch two-run double in the bottom of the ninth inning. This dramatic turn of events unfolded moments after a costly defensive miscue by the Angels on an infield popup, which proved to be a pivotal turning point in the game. The Yankees, who have struggled recently with only their second win in the last eight games following an otherwise strong 8-2 start to the season, found a much-needed boost from this improbable comeback. The Angels had initially seized a 4-3 lead in the fifth inning when their star slugger Mike Trout launched his fourth home run in just three games, a two-run drive that electrified the Los Angeles dugout. This lead held until the critical ninth inning. With one out and no runners on base, Jazz Chisholm Jr. lofted a popup towards the left side of the infield. What should have been a routine out devolved into a chaotic miscommunication between shortstop Zach Neto and former Yankee third baseman Oswald Peraza. The ball dropped harmlessly between them on the infield dirt, a gift single that left Neto looking visibly dejected, hands on his head. This uncharacteristic defensive lapse, coming after an otherwise stellar defensive performance throughout the night, proved to be the Angels' undoing. The Yankees, seizing the unexpected opportunity, managed to load the bases against Angels closer Jordan Romano (0-2). Austin Wells drew a full-count walk, and both runners advanced on attempted steals. It was then that Caballero stepped up to the plate, delivering a decisive blow with a liner into left-center field. Chisholm, who had reached base on the defensive misplay, sprinted home to tie the game. The aggressive signaling from third-base coach Luis Rojas sent Wells racing towards home as well. In a nail-biting finish, Wells narrowly avoided the tag on a feet-first slide, with the safe call confirmed after a lengthy replay review. This marked the second blown save and loss in the series for Romano, who had also squandered a two-run lead in the ninth inning of Monday night's 11-10 defeat. On the mound for the Yankees, David Bednar (1-2) secured the win by striking out two batters in a perfect inning, aided by a strong defensive play at shortstop from Caballero himself. Earlier in the game, the Angels had fought back from an early 3-0 deficit. Adam Frazier and Logan O'Hoppe contributed solo homers off Yankees starter Luis Gil, with O'Hoppe's blast being his first at Yankee Stadium, a poignant moment for the Long Island native. Yankees slugger Aaron Judge had put his team on the board in the first inning with an opposite-field solo shot to right, his seventh home run of the season and fourth in his last four games. Angels starter Jack Kochanowicz put in a solid effort, pitching 6 2/3 innings, allowing four hits and four walks while striking out six. Looking ahead, Yankees manager Aaron Boone announced that ace Gerrit Cole, returning from Tommy John surgery, is slated to make his first minor league rehab start on Friday for Double-A Somerset. The Yankees will send Max Fried (2-0, 1.93 ERA) to the mound on Thursday afternoon for the finale of the four-game series, while the Angels have yet to announce their starting pitcher