Freddie Freeman homers in Dodgers' 1-0 win over Angels

The Los Angeles Dodgers edged the Los Angeles Angels 1-0 on Friday night in the Freeway Series opener at Dodger Stadium. Freddie Freeman's solo home run off Angels reliever Kirby Yates in the eighth inning provided the game's only score. Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki shone with seven innings of work, striking out ten and allowing just two hits. The matchup featured two strong pitchers, as Angels starter Reid Detmers also performed effectively. The Dodgers improve to 41-23 and maintain their first-place position in the National League West, while the Angels drop to 24-40, remaining in last place in the American League West. The teams will meet again on Saturday for the continuation of the series.

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