The Los Angeles Dodgers continued their strong May stretch with a 6-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday, May 15, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim.
The Dodgers throughout the game were getting ahead of the count and hitting their pitches.
Dodgers outfielder Andy Pages, who has been the star of the team, helped lead the offense with a three-run home run that energized the crowd and gave the boys in blue an early 3-0 lead.
Right after, Max Muncy went back-to-back with Pages hitting a solo homerun to make it 4-0.
The Dodgers who had to scratch starting pitcher Blake Snell, were held to using their bullpen the entire game and they showed out.
Eight pitchers combined to throw a two-hit shutout against the Angels lineup.
The pitching staff kept Angels stars such as Mike Trout from generating offensive momentum and prevented the home team from building any scoring opportunities.
Later in the game, Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez hit a 2-run homerun to make it 6-0.
The game also carried additional attention because of the freeway series between the southern California teams.
Fans from both sides filled Angel Stadium in a sell out game, creating an energetic atmosphere throughout the night.
Although the Angels entered the series hoping to gain momentum at home, the Dodgers quickly took control and never looked back.
The victory marked the Dodgers’ third straight win and showed why the team remains one of the top contenders in Major League Baseball this season
Despite the early injury news, the Dodgers delivered one of their most complete performances of the season. With strong pitching, power hitting, and solid defense.
Los Angeles opened the series in dominant fashion and continued building momentum during the middle of May.