Zach Neto, Angels Power Past Dodgers 7-4: Ohtani Hits 42nd Homer in Freeway Series Showdown

Tuesday, August 12th, 2025

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Los Angeles Angels: August 11, 2025 Game Recap

Zach Neto powered the Los Angeles Angels to a 7-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday night, launching his eighth leadoff home run of the season and adding a second blast in the sixth inning. Despite Shohei Ohtani’s 42nd home run for the Dodgers, the Angels rallied late to extend their perfect record to 4-0 in this season’s Freeway Series.

Angels Shine on Both Sides of the Ball

Mike Trout delivered a crucial two-run single, while Yoán Moncada contributed two RBIs to help the Angels build a significant lead. The home team surged ahead 7-0 thanks to timely hitting, strong base running, and disciplined at-bats.

Right fielder Gustavo Campero added an RBI before suffering an injury while chasing Max Muncy’s homer. He was taken off the field on a cart, concern lingering for his status moving forward.

Dodgers’ Late Rally Falls Short

The Dodgers mounted a late rally in the eighth inning. Shohei Ohtani extended his hitting streak to 10 games with a solo homer—his fourth in the last five contests. Max Muncy followed with a three-run shot, dramatically narrowing the gap, but Angels reliever Connor Brogdon shut down the threat before Kenley Jansen secured his 22nd save.

Pitching Highlights and Struggles

Angels starter José Soriano delivered a stellar outing, holding the Dodgers to just two hits and two walks over six scoreless innings, grabbing his eighth win of the season. On the other side, Yoshinobu Yamamoto endured one of his toughest starts, allowing six runs on six hits with five walks, and he failed to complete the fifth inning.

Key Moments

In the decisive fifth inning, Bryce Teodosio and Zach Neto both scored on Mike Trout’s bases-loaded single. Additional RBIs from Yoán Moncada and Gustavo Campero chased Dodgers starter Yamamoto, putting the Angels firmly in control.

Key Stats

The Dodgers have posted a 10-12 record since the All-Star break. Their lead in the NL West over San Diego shrank to one game after the Padres’ win over the Giants earlier in the day.

Up Next

The Angels look to continue their streak with Tyler Anderson (2-7, 4.63 ERA) on the mound, seeking to snap his personal 19-start winless streak. The Dodgers will counter with Emmet Sheehan (3-2, 3.00 ERA) as the series resumes Tuesday.

In summary

The Los Angeles Angels leveraged power hitting and exceptional pitching to topple the Dodgers, remaining undefeated in the 2025 Freeway Series. Zach Neto’s two-home-run performance and José Soriano’s dominance on the mound set the tone, while late rallies and injuries added drama to a pivotal August matchup. With the division race tightening and key players on both sides in form, the series promises more excitement ahead for MLB fans and Los Angeles baseball enthusiasts.

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