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Angels Sweep Dodgers in Freeway Series, Drop Defending Champs to Second in NL West

Late-inning bullpen failures alongside season-long injuries have put pressure on the Dodgers to rethink Shohei Ohtani’s pitching role as they seek to halt their slump.

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Overview

  • The Angels completed a 6-0 sweep of the Dodgers in the Freeway Series, including a come-from-behind win in the finale at Angel Stadium.
  • Logan O'Hoppe's eighth-inning, two-run single off reliever Edgardo Henriquez secured the 6-5 victory that sealed the sweep.
  • Shohei Ohtani supplied offense with a leadoff triple and scored early before pitching 4⅓ innings with seven strikeouts but yielding four runs.
  • The loss dropped the Dodgers from first to second in the NL West, handing sole possession of the lead to the San Diego Padres.
  • Season-long injuries have depleted the Dodgers’ bullpen, and manager Dave Roberts indicated he may adjust Ohtani’s role to cover innings and stabilize late-game pitching.