(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
Ohtani Shines on the Mound and at the Plate as Angels Sweep Dodgers 6-5
August 14, 2025 –
Anaheim, Calif. – Shohei Ohtani showcased his dual-threat talent, pitching into the fifth inning and contributing offensively, while Logan O’Hoppe delivered the go-ahead hit as the Los Angeles Angels completed a 6-5 sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Freeway Series on Wednesday night.
Ohtani’s Performance
Ohtani allowed four runs on five hits across 4 1/3 innings, striking out seven, including Mike Trout twice. He also tripled and scored in the first inning, demonstrating his trademark offensive prowess, though he struck out in his last three at-bats. This marked his first appearance at Angel Stadium since leaving with a torn elbow ligament in August 2023.
Key Moments
The Angels were trailing 5-4 until O’Hoppe delivered a two-run single in the eighth inning, giving the team the lead they would not relinquish. Rookie Bryce Teodosio also made a highlight-reel defensive play, robbing Andy Pages of a potential homer with a leaping catch in right-center.
Dodgers Highlights
For the Dodgers, Will Smith hit a two-run home run, and Mookie Betts added two RBI singles. Despite their efforts, Los Angeles has now dropped four straight games and fell to second place in the NL West, behind the San Diego Padres, who visit Dodger Stadium for a weekend series starting Friday.
Bullpen and Closing Notes
Brock Burke (6-1) pitched a clean eighth inning, and Kenley Jansen earned his 23rd save of the season. The Angels, who remain below .500 overall, have now swept both three-game series against their crosstown rivals this year and set a franchise record with seven consecutive wins over the Dodgers.
The sweep highlights Ohtani’s continued dominance and the Angels’ growing confidence in this season’s intercity battles.
