The Angels finally flipped the script in the Crosstown Classic, storming to a 7-0 lead and cruising past the Dodgers 7-4. It marked the Angels’ fourth straight win in this series and their first season-series triumph since 2019, helped by a seven-run first inning that put the Dodgers on their heels early. Los Angeles sits at 57-62, pressing toward the wild-card chase, while the Dodgers’ hold on the NL West tightened but still faces pressure from San Diego. Zach Neto sparked the onslaught with a solo shot, Yoan Moncada drove in Mike Trout in the same frame, and Angels pitching held firm as Jose Soriano logged six strong innings. Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s six runs allowed and limited efficiency dampened the Dodgers’ night, despite a late surge featuring homers from Shohei Ohtani and Max Muncy and a Kenley Jansen save. Next up, Emmet Sheehan will face Tyler Anderson as the two teams renew hostilities.

From a fantasy lens, Neto’s leadoff prowess and Moncada’s RBI production are notable, while Trout remains a central catalyst. Ohtani’s continued power presence for the Dodgers adds intrigue to a stacked lineup, though Yamamoto’s rough start raises questions about his next turn. The Angels’ bullpen and Jansen’s ninth-inning calm provide a glimmer of stability, even as the Dodgers chase consistency. With the day’s results, Angels’ offense has piled up 30 runs in four games against Dodgers pitching while allowing 19, a clear complexion-shaper for rest-of-season projections. Tuesday’s duel between Emmet Sheehan and Tyler Anderson sets the stage for more high-stakes fantasy decisions in a tight pennant race.