Angels Beats Dodgers for Sixth Time: List of all Top Performers, Best Scorers and More
The Freeway Series reached its peak on August 13, 2025, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, where the Los Angeles Angels clinched a 6-5 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. This victory completed a three-game sweep in their August interleague rivalry and concluded the season series with a perfect 6-0 record against their crosstown rivals.
This was the first time since interleague play began in 1997 that the Angels went undefeated against the Dodgers in a season series, a remarkable achievement considering the Dodgers were the defending World Series champions and heavy favorites in the NL West.
Los Angeles Angels vs Los Angeles Dodgers: Game breakdown
In this matchup,
Shohei Ohtani
was on the mound for the first time at Angel Stadium as a Dodger, taking on the Los Angeles Angels' lineup that included a clash with his former teammate Mike Trout.
The game began at 9:38 PM ET, with clear skies, a temperature of about 73°F, and a light breeze blowing towards center field.
Key plays stats as follows:
Shohei Ohtani took the mound for the Dodgers, pitching into the fifth inning. He allowed four runs on five hits, didn't walk anyone, and struck out five, including fanning Trout twice, once in the first and again in the fourth with a called strike on a sinker.
Offensively, Shoehei Ohtani tripled to right field in the top of the first, showing his speed and power, but was stranded.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers was the first to score, thanks to Mookie Betts' RBI single in the first inning, which scored Ohtani after his triple.
In the third,
Will Smith
launched a two-run homer (his 15th of the season) against Angels starter Griffin Canning, making it 3-0. Mookie Betts then added another RBI single, bringing in Alex Call.
The Dodgers piled on more runs in the fifth, as Ohtani's pitching ended after a triple that set off another rally.
In the bottom of the fourth, the Los Angeles Angels answered back, thanks to Logan O'Hoppe's important hits that resulted in a four-run inning, tying the game at 4-4. Then in the fifth, Taylor Ward smashed a two-run homer (his 29th this year), giving the Angels a 6-4 advantage. Statcast data shown on ESPN noted that Ward's homer went 415 feet.
The Los Angeles Angels' bullpen, featuring Kenley Jansen and he was up against his old team, delivered a flawless ninth inning to clinch his 23rd save, fanning Will Smith to wrap up the game.
There were no mistakes made, but the Angels executed a key double play in the eighth to leave runners stranded.
Los Angeles Angels vs Los Angeles Dodgers: List of Top Performers and Their Feats
This finale showed individual brilliance, particularly from Ohtani in his two-way role, but the Angels' balanced attack proved decisive. Here's a rundown of the standout players:
Shohei Ohtani (Dodgers, DH/P):
Shoehi Ohtani was the highlight of the game, pitching 4 1/3 innings (80 pitches, 50 strikes, 5 hits, 4 runs, 4 earned runs, 0 walks, 7 strikeouts) and hitting 1-for-4 with a triple, a run, and 0 RBI.
He managed to strike out Trout twice, which added to the excitement of playing against his former team.
Even though they lost, Ohtani's performance was called "epic" in the pre-game buzz by M Sports, emphasizing the thrilling matchup with Trout.
Taylor Ward (Angels, LF):
Ward led the charge back with a 2-for-5 showing, which included a home run, three runs scored, and two RBIs. His third-inning homer turned the tide, and his teammates praised him for his reliability against the Dodgers.
Logan O'Hoppe (Angels, C):
O'Hoppe had a great game, going 2-for-4 with two RBIs and no double, which really helped turn things around in the eighth inning when they came back from a 3-0 deficit. His timely hitting was crucial for the sweep, as noted in ESPN's recap.
Mookie Betts (Dodgers, RF):
Betts helped out on offense with two RBI singles (2-for-5), bringing in runs during the first and later innings, which kept the Dodgers in the game.
Will Smith (Dodgers, C):
In the first inning, Smith's two-run homer (2-for-4, 3 RBI) put the Dodgers ahead early, reaching an exit velocity of 107.3 mph.
Among the other standouts were Freddie Freeman, hitting 2-for-5 for the Dodgers, and Jo Adell, who showcased his defensive skills in right field for the Angels. Still, the game wasn't influenced by any stolen bases or errors.
Best Scorers: Runs, RBIs, and Home Runs Leaders
Looking at the impact in this tight contest, here's a table of top scorers from the game based on cumulative stats:
Player (Team)
Home Runs
RBIs
Runs Scored
Taylor Ward (Angels)
1
1
2
Will Smith (Dodgers)
1
3
1
Logan O'Hoppe (Angels)
0
2
1
Mookie Betts (Dodgers)
0
2
1
Shohei Ohtani (Dodgers)
0
0
1
Teoscar Hernández (Dodgers)
0
0
0
Ward led in runs and tied for RBIs, underscoring his all-around game, while the homers provided pivotal power.
The Angels completely dominated the Dodgers with a 6-0 record, pulling off sweeps in May at Dodger Stadium and in August at home, which totally went against what everyone expected before the season.
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