Angels Extend Freeway Series Win Streak Over Dodgers to Four Games

The Los Angeles Angels continued their dominance over the Los Angeles Dodgers by winning 7-4 in the opener of the 2025 Freeway Series in Anaheim, improving to an improbable 4-0 against the Dodgers this season. Zach Neto led the Angels with two home runs, including a historic eighth leadoff homer, and Jose Soriano pitched six scoreless innings to overpower the Dodgers. Shohei Ohtani contributed his 42nd homer for the Dodgers, who saw their National League West lead shrink to just one game behind the San Diego Padres. Despite a late rally with Max Muncy's three-run homer, the Dodgers could not overcome the Angels' early lead. The Angels have outscored the Dodgers 30-19 in their four meetings this season, continuing a recent trend of success against the defending World Series champions. This series loss comes as the Dodgers face increasing pressure in both the division race and wild-card standings, while the Angels seek to build momentum despite a middling overall season record.