Dodgers, Angels kick off Freeway Series in Anaheim; next game at Dodger Stadium
The L. A. Dodgers and Angels opened their 3-game Freeway Series Sunday in Anaheim, facing off with Opening Day now just days away.
A home run from Teoscar Hernández started the scoring for the Dodgers. In the end, the Dodgers beat the Angels 13-5. The series now shifts to Dodger Stadium for Monday and Tuesday's games.
The Dodgers have the best record in the Cactus League, 19-8. The Angels have the fourth-best record, 16-14. The Angels lead the series that began in 1962, 78-59, with five games ending in ties.
The Dodgers won two of the three games in 2024. Spring training games that are tied after nine innings are customarily called once the day's scheduled pitchers have been used. The back-to-back World Series champion Dodgers will open regular season Thursday against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium.
The Angels will open the regular season Thursday in Houston. Their home opener will be April 3 against the Seattle Mariners. City News Service contributed to this report.