Dodgers score nine runs in first inning against Angels, win 9-2
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Last updated Jun 7, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Los Angeles Angels 9-2 on June 6 at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers scored nine runs in the first inning, highlighted by home runs from Andy Pages and Shohei Ohtani, overcoming an early Angels lead. Starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto dominated, allowing only two hits over eight innings while striking out four. The victory marked the Dodgers' fifth straight win over the Angels this season. The teams will meet again for the series finale on June 7.
- •Dodgers scored nine runs in the first inning against Angels starter Jack Kochanowitz.
- •Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched eight innings, giving up two hits and four strikeouts.
- •Shohei Ohtani and Andy Pages both hit two-run home runs during the offensive surge.
- •The Dodgers lead the season series against the Angels 5-0.
- •Dodgers catcher Will Smith was scratched from the lineup due to a stiff neck.
- 5:49 AMYahoo Sports — Yamamoto, Home Runs Were Too Much for Angels as Dodgers Roll 9-2
- 4:58 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers Crush Angels Behind Yamamoto, Offensive Outburst
- 4:48 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers go on scoring spree before Yoshinobu Yamamoto shuts down Angels
- 4:46 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers erupt for 9-run first as Yamamoto dominates over 8 innings in 9-2 rout of Angels
"Yoshinobu Yamamoto retired 22 consecutive batters over eight dominant innings, Andy Pages and Shohei Ohtani homered to highlight a nine-run first and the Los Angeles Dodgers routed the Los Angeles Angels 9-2 on Saturday night. The Dodgers battered Angels starter Jack Kochanowitz (2-5) for seven runs — six earned — and six hits in one-third of an inning. The Dodgers have outscored the Angels 41-5 in winning all five of their meetings so far.
"Yoshinobu Yamamoto showed MLB that he's a solid pitcher while the Los Angeles Dodgers brought out the big bats in beating the Los Angeles Angels 9-2.
"Andy Pages and Shohei Ohtani hit home runs during a dominant first inning and Yoshinobu Yamamoto shines for the Dodgers in a 9-2 win over the Angels.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 5:49 AMYamamoto, Home Runs Were Too Much for Angels as Dodgers Roll 9-2
Yoshinobu Yamamoto showed MLB that he's a solid pitcher while the Los Angeles Dodgers brought out the big bats in beating the Los Angeles Angels 9-2.
- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 4:58 AMDodgers Crush Angels Behind Yamamoto, Offensive Outburst
The Los Angeles Dodgers destroyed the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday, June 6, with nine runs being scored in the first inning for an easy win.
- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 4:48 AMDodgers go on scoring spree before Yoshinobu Yamamoto shuts down Angels
Andy Pages and Shohei Ohtani hit home runs during a dominant first inning and Yoshinobu Yamamoto shines for the Dodgers in a 9-2 win over the Angels.
- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 4:46 AMDodgers erupt for 9-run first as Yamamoto dominates over 8 innings in 9-2 rout of Angels
Yoshinobu Yamamoto retired 22 consecutive batters over eight dominant innings, Andy Pages and Shohei Ohtani homered to highlight a nine-run first and the Los Angeles Dodgers routed the Los Angeles Angels 9-2 on Saturday night. The Dodgers battered Angels starter Jack Kochanowitz (2-5) for seven runs — six earned — and six hits in one-third of an inning. The Dodgers have outscored the Angels 41-5 in winning all five of their meetings so far.
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