Urshela hits Yankees to 4th straight win

After the Yankees’ vaunted closer blew a 12th-inning lead, but before New York manufactured another run while striking out four times in the 14th, an Angels outfielder playing second base for the first time in his pro career dived to stop a grounder and made a fine throw to get the out at first.

Out of every improbability in this epic opener of the Yankees’ West Coast trip, the identity of their offensive hero was right up there with the weirdest.

Gio Urshela singled home Gleyber Torres in the 14th with his second extra-inning RBI of the night, and the Yankees persevered for their fourth consecutive win, 4-3 over the Los Angeles Angels on Monday.

“We’re finding a way right now,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. “It’s not easy for us by any means, but the guys have been finding a way.” The injury-plagued Yankees have won six of seven, and they teamed up with the struggling Angels to pack a week’s worth of drama into this one.

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After playing 3½ hours in the Bronx on Sunday, the Yankees flew across the country and played another 4 ½ hours in Anaheim — but the twists and swings of this win left them energized in their clubhouse after Urshela came through twice late. They moved two games over .500 for the first time this year.

“It’s been a long 24 hours for us,” said starter J.A. Happ, whose seven outstanding innings were merely a prelude. “But our guys did a great job today, and it’s been fun to watch.”

Before the late-night madness, two winless starting pitchers had strong outings.

Happ pitched seven innings of three-hit ball for the Yankees, retiring 12 of the Angels’ final 13 batters.

Harvey pitched six innings of three-hit ball in a bounce-back effort for the Angels. The longtime Mets right-hander had a 1.25 ERA in three previous Subway Series starts against the Yankees, and he retired 11 of his final 12 hitters.

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