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Dodgers Host Angels as Dustin May Aims to Get Back on Track
The Dodgers are back at Dodger Stadium tonight, and all eyes are on Dustin May as he takes the mound looking for his second win of the 2025 season. It’s a classic Freeway Series matchup, but the two teams couldn't be on more different trajectories. The Dodgers are cruising with a 29-15 record, and after an explosive 19-2 win over the Athletics, they’re clearly riding a wave of momentum. Meanwhile, the Angels, who sit at the bottom of the AL West at 17-25, continue to struggle mightily on both sides of the ball.
For May, this is a pivotal outing. He's just one loss away from a .500 career record (currently 13-12) and hasn’t gotten much support from the offense in his recent starts. Despite a strong showing in his last game against the D-backs—6.2 innings, just two earned runs—he still took the loss due to a silent night from Dodgers bats. But this game feels different. The matchup favors May, as the Angels come in with one of the worst offenses in the league, an ERA over 5.00, and a team OPS+ of just 84. It’s a golden opportunity for him to stack another quality start.
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The Angels, already hit hard by injuries, are missing both Mike Trout and Anthony Rendon. Trout’s ongoing knee issues have sidelined him again, and Rendon hasn’t seen a pitch all season after hip surgery. Zach Neto has been a rare bright spot for them, and Tyler Anderson will return to face his old team. But outside of those two, there hasn’t been much to cheer for in Anaheim.
Shohei Ohtani, now firmly entrenched in Dodger Blue, is ready to face his former club again. His numbers against the Angels? Incredible. In just four games, he’s posted an .854 slugging percentage with a pair of homers—his highest slugging mark against any team in the majors. And with 15 home runs this season—eight in his last 12 games—he's on a tear.
The Dodgers offense has come alive recently. Ohtani, Muncy, Pages, and Outman have all gone deep, and Dalton Rushing’s debut was a standout with two hits, a walk, and three runs scored. They’ve scored 28 runs in their last two games and show no signs of slowing down.
Opposing May on the mound will be Jack Kochanowicz, who has had a rough season so far with a 5.23 ERA and a road ERA north of 6.00. While he’s coming off his best start of the year, he’s still walking too many and struggling to miss bats. And given how hot the Dodgers lineup is right now, he’s in for a serious challenge.
With Clayton Kershaw set to return tomorrow, and Tommy Edman and Teoscar Hernández close to rejoining the roster, the Dodgers are getting healthier at the right time. Tonight is more than just another game—it’s a moment for Dustin May to solidify his role, for the Dodgers to continue their dominance, and for fans to see just how far apart these two LA teams really are. First pitch is at 7:10 p.m.—you won’t want to miss it.
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