The Dodgers didn’t just win in Anaheim on Saturday night — they imposed their will. A 15–2 final score rarely needs additional explanation, but this one came with layers: a steady start from Justin Wrobleski, a relentless late-inning surge, and a familiar star shining brightest in a ballpark he once called home.
Shohei Ohtani stepped into Angel Stadium as a visitor and left it sounding like a home crowd. He drove in five runs, reached base four times, and ignited two separate scoring avalanches that turned a competitive game into a runaway. Every time he came to the plate, the noise swelled. By the eighth inning, chants of “MVP” rolled down from the upper deck.
The Dodgers opened the scoring with a first-inning sacrifice fly from Will Smith, then spent the next few innings probing, waiting, and wearing down Angels starter José Soriano. The breakthrough came in the sixth, when Los Angeles strung together walks, a hit-by-pitch, and a sharp two-run single from Alex Call to build a 6–0 lead. It was the kind of inning that didn’t rely on fireworks — just pressure, patience, and a lineup that refuses to give away at-bats.
Wrobleski gave the Dodgers exactly what they needed: six innings, two earned runs, and no drama. The left-hander scattered seven hits and leaned on his defense, including a full-extension diving catch from Andy Pages that cut off a potential Angels rally. The only blemish came in the sixth, when Jo Adell punched a two-run double into the gap.
If the Angels hoped that would spark momentum, the Dodgers quickly extinguished it.
In the eighth, Mookie Betts launched a solo home run to left, and Ohtani followed with a bases-clearing triple that turned into three runs after a throwing error. The ninth inning brought more of the same: a defensive miscue, a run-scoring single from Teoscar Hernández, and a three-run double from Ohtani that pushed the lead to 15–2.
By then, the only suspense left was how loudly the visiting fans could cheer.
The Dodgers have now won four straight and continue to find production throughout the lineup, even as the rotation navigates injuries. With Blake Snell scheduled for elbow surgery this week and Roki Sasaki set to take the mound next, the club’s depth remains under the spotlight — but nights like this make it clear how dangerous this roster can be when the offense is rolling.
Los Angeles and Anaheim meet again today as the Dodgers look to close out the series with another statement.