The Los Angeles Angels and Los Angeles Dodgers continue their three-game series at Dodger Stadium on Saturday, May 17, 2025. The Angels took the opener 6-2, stunning the Dodgers with a strong offensive performance. The Dodgers, despite leading the NL West, will look to bounce back behind Clayton Kershaw, who makes his season debut.
Game Details
- Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
- Time: 9:10 p.m. ET
- Location: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
- Broadcast: ESPN, Bally Sports
Team Breakdown & Key Players
Los Angeles Angels
- Record: 18-25 (5th in AL West)
- Key Players:
- Taylor Ward (OF): Leads the team with 10 home runs and 22 RBIs.
- Nolan Schanuel (1B): Batting .259, providing consistency at the plate.
- Shohei Ohtani (DH): Has seven home runs in his last 10 games, heating up at the right time.
- Starting Pitcher: Tyler Anderson (LHP, 2-1, 2.58 ERA, 39 strikeouts) – Has been solid, keeping hitters off balance.
Los Angeles Dodgers
- Record: 29-16 (1st in NL West)
- Key Players:
- Freddie Freeman (1B): Batting .317, with nine home runs and 34 RBIs.
- Mookie Betts (SS): A key contributor, hitting .324 with six home runs.
- Shohei Ohtani (OF): Facing his former team, Ohtani has 16 home runs, leading the NL.
- Starting Pitcher: Clayton Kershaw (LHP, 0-0, Season Debut) – Making his first start since August 2024.
Game Storylines
- Angels’ Upset Potential: Despite their struggles, the Angels shocked the Dodgers in Game 1—can they do it again?
- Kershaw’s Return: The Dodgers’ ace hasn’t pitched since last season—how will he perform in his debut?
- Ohtani vs. Angels: Ohtani homered against his former team in Game 1—can he continue his dominance?
Game Odds
Los Angeles Angels 9
Los Angeles Dodgers – 225
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 16, 2025
