The Los Angeles Dodgers take an early lead and cruise to a 9-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels. Multiple reports say the game’s turning point comes in the first inning, when the Dodgers erupt for nine runs, powered by home runs. Andy Pages and Shohei Ohtani both hit home runs during the opening frame, giving Los Angeles a large advantage before the Angels can respond. After the early offensive surge, Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivers a strong pitching performance. The reports describe Yamamoto as controlling the game for much of the night, allowing few runs over a lengthy outing. Overall, Yamamoto dominates through roughly eight innings, helping keep the Angels’ offense in check. The Dodgers add to their lead after the first inning and finish with nine runs total, while the Angels score two. With the win, Los Angeles secures the series game by combining early power hitting with sustained run prevention from Yamamoto.