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Angels Sweep Dodgers for First Time Since 2010 Behind d’Arnaud’s Heroics

Travis d’Arnaud’s eighth-inning homer, resilient pitching, and timely insurance runs sealed a 6-4 victory in the Freeway Series finale.

Los Angeles Angels’ Travis d’Arnaud, right, is congratulated by third base coach Bo Porter after hitting a solo home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Sunday, May 18, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (9) and right fielder Jo Adell (7) © Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MAY 18: Zach Neto #9 of the Los Angeles Angels celebrates his home run with teammate Nolan Schanuel #18 as Will Smith #16 of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on during the first inning at Dodger Stadium on May 18, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Travis d’Arnaud hit a tie-breaking eighth-inning home run, his first of the season, to secure a 6-4 win for the Angels over the Dodgers.
  • The Angels completed their first three-game sweep of the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium since June 2010, marking a significant shift in the Freeway Series rivalry.
  • Shaun Anderson earned his first win with the Angels, overcoming a three-run homer by Will Smith in the seventh and pitching two scoreless innings to close the game.
  • Angels starter Yusei Kikuchi delivered a strong 5 2/3-inning performance before exiting with a right ankle injury sustained in a collision at first base.
  • Dodgers pitcher Tony Gonsolin battled through a cut on his thumb, allowing four runs in four innings, including early home runs by Zach Neto and Taylor Ward.