After sweeping the Red Sox, the Angels continued their tour of the AL East by opening a can of hurt on the Bronx Bombers at Yankee Stadium last night. A trio of 3-run homers paced the offense to a 12-6 win over the Yankees, and a 4 game-winning streak. Torii Hunter, Juan Rivera, and Vladimir Guerrero hit 3-run clouts. Chone Figgins got 4 hits. Mark Teixeira, the newest Angel, got 2 hits and drove in a run. Yeah, it was a fun night.

This wasn’t one of Andy Pettitte’s good outings, as he allowed a 6-spot in the 3rd. This inning included two 3-run homers by Torii Hunter and Juan Rivera. After the Yankees chipped away a little bit against Jon Garland, the Angels really opened up the game. 4 more runs for the Halos in the 6th, an inning that included Vladimir Guerrero’s 18th home run with a couple of runners on. The Yankees were buried, even after they rallied for 3 in the 9th inning. Jose Arredondo put out the small fire.

Mark Teixeira likes what he’s seeing.

“This team is so good,” Teixeira said with a grin. ”I hated playing against this team when I was with the Rangers. I’m just having fun being here right now. I know I’ll get in my game.”

The Angels continue dominate the New York Yankees. Since Mike Scioscia took over as manager, the team is 39-33 against the Yanks during the regular season, and 7-2 in the postseason. The team is definitely doing what they need to: beating the strong teams. If they can do this in the postseason, then….who knows?

Jon Garland: 6 IP, 7 H, 3 ER, BB, 3 SO

Chone Figgins: 4-5, 3 R, RBI, SB

Vladimir Guerrero:  3-Run HR (18)