Although Michael Pineda was probably looking forward to a return to Yankee Stadium where he has pitched to the tune of a 6-1 record and a 1.96 ERA, the Angels were quick to jump on the righty as they got out to an early lead.
Before fans could even get to their seats, Cameron Maybin drilled the second pitch of the game for a ringing opposite field double. The next batter Kole Calhoun walked and then Albert Pujols lined a single through the left side of the infield that plated Maybin to give the Halos the first inning one run lead.