Jason Vargas strong as Angels salvage Freeway Series split
Jason Vargas completed an undefeated May with seven sharp innings, Howie Kendrick doubled twice and scored three runs, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Dodgers 3-2 Thursday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Los Angeles Dodgers
2
Los Angeles Angels
3
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAD | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| LAA | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Angel Stadium · 42,231 att.
Match Report
Play by Play
-
Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 5: foul
-
Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
-
Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 3: foul
-
Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
-
Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 4: foul
-
Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 5: foul
-
Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 4: foul
-
Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 3: foul
-
Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
-
Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 3: foul
-
Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 4: foul
-
End Batter/Pitcher 2-3
-
Play Result 2-3
C Nelson reached on infield single to second, H Kendrick scored, C Iannetta to second.
-
Advancing On Force 2-3
-
Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 8: foul
-
Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 7: foul
-
Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 4: foul
-
Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 7: foul
-
Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 4: foul
-
Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
-
Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
-
Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
-
Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
-
Foul Out 2-2
Pitch 1: in play
-
Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 5: foul
-
Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
-
End Batter/Pitcher 2-2
-
Play Result 2-2
R Hernandez homered to left (399 feet).
-
End Batter/Pitcher 1-2
-
Play Result 1-2
A Callaspo singled to center, H Kendrick scored.
-
Advancing On Play 1-2
-
Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
-
Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
-
Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
-
Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
-
Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 4: foul
-
Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
-
Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
-
End Batter/Pitcher 1-1
-
Play Result 1-1
C Iannetta doubled to deep center, H Kendrick scored.
-
Advancing On Play 1-1
-
Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 3: foul
-
End Batter/Pitcher 1-0
-
Play Result 1-0
A Gonzalez hit sacrifice fly to left, C Crawford scored.
-
Advancing On Play 1-0
-
Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
-
End Inning 2-3
Middle of the 9th
-
End Batter/Pitcher 2-3
-
Play Result 2-3
R Hernandez struck out looking.
-
Strike Looking 2-3
Pitch 6: strike 3 (looking)
-
Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 5: foul
-
Strike Looking 2-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (looking)
-
Ball 2-3
Pitch 3: ball 2
-
Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
-
Ball 2-3
Pitch 1: ball 1
-
Start Batter/Pitcher 2-3
R Hernandez batting
-
End Batter/Pitcher 2-3
-
Play Result 2-3
T Federowicz popped out to second.
-
Pop Out 2-3
Pitch 1: in play
-
Start Batter/Pitcher 2-3
T Federowicz batting
-
End Batter/Pitcher 2-3
-
Play Result 2-3
A Ethier struck out swinging.
-
Strike Swinging 2-3
Pitch 4: strike 3 (swinging)
-
Ball 2-3
Pitch 3: ball 1
-
Strike Swinging 2-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
-
Strike Swinging 2-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
-
Start Batter/Pitcher 2-3
A Ethier batting
-
End Batter/Pitcher 2-3
-
Play Result 2-3
J Hairston Jr. singled to center.
-
Single 2-3
Pitch 3: in play
-
Strike Swinging 2-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
-
Strike Looking 2-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
-
Start Batter/Pitcher 2-3
J Hairston Jr. batting
-
Play Result 2-3
E Frieri relieved G Richards.
-
Start Inning 2-3
Top of the 9th inning
-
Lineup Change 2-3
-
Lineup Change 2-3
-
End Inning 2-3
End of the 8th
-
End Batter/Pitcher 2-3
-
Play Result 2-3
E Aybar grounded out to second.
-
Ground Out 2-3
Pitch 2: in play
-
Strike Looking 2-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
-
Start Batter/Pitcher 2-3
E Aybar batting
-
End Batter/Pitcher 2-3
-
Play Result 2-3
J Shuck reached on infield single to second, C Iannetta to second.
-
Advancing On Force 2-3
Showing the last 40 of 532 events.
Head to Head
LAA win series 2-0
Injuries
Los Angeles Angels
- Jack Kochanowicz Out
Los Angeles Dodgers
- Gavin Stone Out
- Ben Casparius Out
- Will Klein Out
- Dalton Rushing Out
Lineups
ConfirmedLAA
Erick AybarSS0
Mike TroutCF27
Albert Pujols1B5
Mark TrumboRF45
Howie Kendrick2B47
Alberto Callaspo3B5
Chris IannettaC22
Chris NelsonDH
JB ShuckLF38
Substitutes
Josh HamiltonRF32
LAD
Carl Demonte CrawfordLF3
Mark Ellis2B3
Adrian Gonzalez1B23
Scott Van SlykeRF33
Jerry Hairston Jr.3B6
Andre EthierCF16
Tim FederowiczC18
Ramon HernandezDH50
Nick PuntoSS1
MLB News
All news
News
Angels, catcher Tyler Heineman avoid arbitration with 1-year contract
Veteran catcher Tyler Heineman and the Los Angeles Angels have agreed to a one-year contract for $1,237,500, the same salary he made this year.
News
Blue Jays' Anthony Santander apologizes for sharing anti-Muslim posts
Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander apologized for sharing anti-Muslim social media posts, saying it caused hurt and fell short of his own convictions.
News
Astros manager Brad Ausmus sets goal of winning World Series
New Astros manager Brad Ausmus said he's "not here to talk about glory days" after playing for the franchise and is instead focused on winning the World Series.
ESPN
2026-27 MLB free agency, trade grades: Offseason analysis
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.