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The Los Angeles Dodgers were 28-18, 1st in the NL West. Yesterday, the Los Angeles Dodgers routed the Los Angeles Angels 15-2 at Angel Stadium.

Dodgers Daily Vibe Check
95°
▲35
On Fire
taking over first place

Pretty straightforward. Climbed to the top of the division. Plus, last night's win by 13 gives the score a boost.

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Dodgers Game on May 17

Opponent:Los Angeles Angels (16-30)
Location:Angel Stadium
First Pitch:04:07 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Roki Sasaki (1-3, 5.88 ERA) vs Grayson Rodriguez (TBD)
TV Broadcast:Angels Broadcast Television, SportsNet LA, KCOP 13
Forecast:☀️ Clear sky, 72°F, Wind 7 mph

Dodgers Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Los Angeles Dodgers routed the Los Angeles Angels 15-2 at Angel Stadium.

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Highlights

Dodgers Record & Standings

NL West

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Dodgers
2818.609 W4
Padres
2718.6000.5 W2
D-backs
2123.4776.0 L1
Giants
1927.4139.0 W1
Rockies
1828.39110.0 W1

Los Angeles Dodgers are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +11 run differential.

Dodgers Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
44
Andy Pages
 10.304.88739
13
Max Muncy
 12.274.92819
68
Dalton Rushing
 7.268.93417

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
17
Shohei Ohtani
 3-20.820.8244.0
18
Yoshinobu Yamamoto
 3-33.601.0050.0
70
Justin Wrobleski
 6-12.491.0350.2

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
12
Alex Call
 2 hits, 5 RBI, .286 AVG in last 3 games
72
Miguel Rojas
 4 hits, 1 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games
50
Mookie Betts
 3 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .231 AVG in last 3 games
17
Shohei Ohtani
 5 hits, 1 HR, 6 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games
37
Teoscar Hernández
 6 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
17
Shohei Ohtani
 7.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
66
Tanner Scott
 2 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games
60
Edgardo Henriquez
 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Dodgers News

The Dodgers rebounded from a tough stretch with a commanding 6-0 victory over the Angels, powered by homers from Andy Pages and Max Muncy. This win not only snapped their seven-game losing streak against the Angels but also highlighted their potential as they aim for dominance in the NL West. Still, the team's -7 run differential over the past week casts a shadow over their success, suggesting underlying issues that need addressing. The looming question is how they will manage Shohei Ohtani's usage as the season progresses, especially with the uncertainty surrounding Blake Snell's upcoming arm surgery. As the Dodgers navigate these challenges, they must leverage their deep farm system to stay ahead of the Padres in a tight division race.

Sources
Padres fans can't ignore major edge Dodgers have over them as they trade blows in 2026
Dodgersway
Padres fans can't ignore major edge Dodgers have over them as they trade blows in 2026
The NL West is a tight battle between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres, though the former's immaculate farm system could prove to be the difference at the trade deadline and beyond.
 Dodgers could take a cue from former manager as they fumble with Shohei Ohtani usage
Dodgersway
Dodgers could take a cue from former manager as they fumble with Shohei Ohtani usage
As the Los Angeles Dodgers struggle to arrive at the proper usage for Shohei Ohtani, perhaps they should take a pointer from Ohtani's former manager, Joe Maddon.
 Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell scheduled for arm surgery, timeline for return is unclear
Latimes
Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell scheduled for arm surgery, timeline for return is unclear
Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell will have loose bodies removed from his left elbow on Tuesday. The location of the bodies will dictate how fast he can return.
 Dodgers lean on three homers and eight pitchers to end losing streak vs. Angels
Latimes
Dodgers lean on three homers and eight pitchers to end losing streak vs. Angels
Andy Pages, Max Muncy and Teoscar Hernández each hit home runs as the Dodgers end their seven-game losing streak against the Angels in a 6-0 win.
 You've never seen an Ohtani 'homer' quite like this one
MLB.com
You've never seen an Ohtani 'homer' quite like this one
ANAHEIM -- Shohei Ohtani just kept running. He had just driven a ball into the right-field corner, where it landed fair, but looked like it was going to bounce out of play. Angels right fielder Jo Adell threw his hands up as the ball hit the netting, then dropped back
 Dodgers walk all over Angels for 4th straight win
True Blue LA
Dodgers walk all over Angels for 4th straight win
The sixth inning was the key to the Dodgers’ 15-2 win over the Angels on Saturday night. Justin Wrobleski the day after a bullpen game completed six innings for his sixth straight start, and the Dodgers broke open the game with five runs in the sixth inning against Halos ace José Soriano. After a four-game […]

Dodgers Upcoming Schedule

The Los Angeles Dodgers visit the San Diego Padres for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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