Yankees beat Angels 8-2 and stretch winning streak t

NEW YORK (AP) -- Brian McCann hit a two-run homer that helped chase Garrett Richards in a six-run first inning, and the New York Yankees didn't have to fret in an 8-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday night that stretched their winning streak to five.

Los Angeles Angels catcher Carlos Perez watches New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez, center, and Carlos Beltran (36) greet New York Yankees catcher Brian McCann (34) at home plate after McCann hit a two-run home run (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek)

A night after giving up six runs in the ninth inning of an 8-7 win, New York had an early burst that enabled Adam Warren (4-4) to coast against the Angels, who fell behind 7-0 by the second inning. The AL East-leading Yankees have scored six or more runs in the first inning four times - which they had not done since 1948, according to STATS.

Richards (5-4) allowed eight of 10 batters to reach and retired just two batters, matching the shortest start of his big league career. He lasted 37 pitches, giving up six runs, five hits and two walks. Richards has alternated wins and losses in his last six starts.

Los Angeles has lost four straight, matching its season high, and at 28-28 are at .500 for the 11th time this year.

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