**Dodgers Showcase Power and Pitching Prowess in 7-2 Victory Over Angels**
**LOS ANGELES, CA** – The Los Angeles Dodgers displayed a dazzling combination of fashion and skill on Saturday night at Chavez Ravine. Sporting their latest City Connect jerseys, which have generated mixed reactions since their announcement, the team proved that their performance would not suffer from any sartorial distractions. Instead, the Dodgers dominated the Angels 7-2, evening up the Freeway Series with an emphatic display of offense led by Shohei Ohtani and a masterclass pitching performance by Tyler Glasnow.
Dubbed the “Baby Giraffe,” Glasnow was in top form, efficiently working through seven innings on just 74 pitches. He consistently kept Angels hitters guessing, ending the night with an impressive stat line: 7.0 innings pitched, 2 runs (1 earned), 2 hits, no walks, and 10 strikeouts. His efforts lowered his ERA to a stellar 2.88, and with 135 strikeouts, he leads MLB, firmly establishing himself as the ace of the Dodgers staff.
The Dodgers offense kicked into high gear starting in the third inning. Gavin Lux, who has had his struggles this season, broke out of a slump in a big way with a solo home run off Angels starter Zach Plesac.
The joy of Lux rounding the bases was palpable, as he had been waiting nearly six weeks to do so. But the highlight of the inning, and perhaps the game, was Ohtani’s towering 459-foot home run to right field, marking his second consecutive night with a homer surpassing 450 feet – a feat unmatched in the Statcast era (since 2015) at Dodger Stadium.
Contributions came from up and down the lineup. Cavan Biggio set tables, and the likes of Freddie Freeman and Andy Pages drove in crucial runs to keep the scoreboard ticking over. By the middle innings, the Dodgers’ disciplined approach at the plate was evident, manufacturing runs with both power and precision.
Glasnow received the run support he’s often lacked this season; the team’s seven runs were one of the highest tallies in a game that he’s started in 2024. Following his departure, Alex Vesia and the new addition to the bullpen, Michael Peterson, closed out the game efficiently, ensuring the series split against the Angels.
With the victory, the Dodgers now sit at 48-31 for the season and have a scheduled off day before heading to Chicago to face the White Sox. As they sported their new City Connect jerseys for the first time in a win, Dodgers fans will hope the stylish uniforms continue to bring good fortune as the team looks forward to the next game. Rest up, Dodgers fans, and get ready for more action come Monday evening.
