Angels Stun Shohei Ohtani and Dodgers—But What Ambitious Goal Drives Them Beyond This Victory?
The Dodgers strolled into their weekend face-off against the Angels riding high as the top dogs in the National League—a spot they’ve clinched with hard work and hustle. Yet, on this particular Friday night, that swagger hit a wall in Southern California. Jack Kochanowicz, the Angels’ crafty right-hander, showed why he’s a handful, holding the Dodgers down to just a single run on five scattered hits over nearly seven innings. The final score? A decisive 6-2 victory for the Angels that flipped the script and left the Dodgers looking up from the bottom.
Just a day before, the Dodgers had unleashed an offensive explosion, raining down 19 runs in a one-sided spanking of the Athletics. But Kochanowicz, seemingly in the zone, dodged every bullet, smoothing out any rough edges to notch his second straight win. Meanwhile, the Dodgers found themselves tangled up in a rare misfortune—tying a franchise record by grounding into five double plays, painting a frustrating picture for the normally potent lineup.
It was a downright rollercoaster of a night—one filled with a mix of grit, missed chances, and moments that made you stop and say, “Whoa, didn’t see that coming.” The once confident Dodgers, battling through pitching struggles and a potent Angels offense, faced a reality check amid the buzz and cheers at the ballpark.
LEARN MOREThe Dodgers entered their weekend series with the Angels as the winningest team in the National League. But on Friday they weren’t even the best team in Southern California, with right-hander Jack Kochanowicz holding them to a run on five hits over 6 2/3 innings in a 6-2 Angels win.
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