Dodgers Start Strong, But Angels Take the Win
Hello, my fellow Dodgers fans! What a rollercoaster of a game we had last night against the Angels.
Let's break down this thrilling match-up. The top of the 1st inning began with Shohei Ohtani walking, and Mookie Betts being hit by a pitch to get us started. Freddie Freeman flied out but propelled Ohtani to third base, and then Teoscar Hernández brought Ohtani home with a single, putting the Dodgers in the lead at 1-0. Unfortunately, a double play ended the inning, but the tone was set.Dodgers' Fight and Comeback
After an aggressive response from the Angels in the bottom of the 1st, bringing the score to 3-1 in their favor, Dalton Rushing smashed a two-run homer in the top of the 2nd inning, leveling the score at 3-3. It was yet another example of the power this Dodgers lineup is capable of. Later in the 5th, T. Hernández singled again, allowing Betts to score, and Andy Pages drew a crucial bases-loaded walk to bring home Freeman, tying the game at 5-5.Late Inning Drama and Extra Innings
Ohtani showcased his greatness again by belting a thrilling solo homer in the top of the 9th inning, giving the Dodgers a 6-5 edge and sparking hope for a win. But, alas, the Angels managed to tie up the game again in the bottom half courtesy of a sacrifice fly. Though extra innings extended the drama, the Angels eventually clinched the game with a walk-off single in the 10th inning, edging the Dodgers 7-6.Despite the loss, there were great moments from our team, particularly with Rushing and Ohtani making significant impacts. Keep your heads up, Dodgers fans! There's always the next game, and this team has proven its capability to bounce back.
️Scoreboard for Dodgers @ Angels (August 13th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 0 |
| 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 0 |