Trending Now - Ohtani's Historic Night Fuels Dodgers' 15-run Blowout of Angels

WHO:

NY Post - Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, Angels manager Kurt Suzuki, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, Blake Snell, Edwin Díaz

MLB.com - Sonja Chen, Tyler Glasnow, River Ryan

WHAT:

MLB.com - Ohtani's Little League home run was his first in the Major Leagues, and he brought home another trio of runs on a bases-clearing double in the ninth inning.

MLB.com - Ohtani's ninth-inning double had an exit velocity of 111.7 mph, marking his third-hardest exit velocity this season.

MLB.com - The Dodgers scored five runs in the sixth inning through four walks, two hit batsmen, and a base hit against starter José Soriano and reliever Chase Silseth.

MLB.com - Ohtani's play included a "Little League home run" and a bases-clearing double, contributing to a five-run ninth inning for the Dodgers.

MLB.com - The Dodgers scored five runs in the sixth inning through four walks, two hit batsmen, and a base hit.

MLB.com - The Dodgers' 15 runs marked a season-high for the team.

NY Post - The Dodgers scored a season-high 15 runs in a game against the Angels, winning 15-2.

MLB.com - Ohtani had five RBIs, including a bases-clearing double in the ninth inning.

MLB.com - Ohtani hit a triple that was scored as an error (E-9) due to a live ball rebounding off the netting.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have won four consecutive games and are aiming for a sweep in the Freeway Series.

WHERE:

NY Post - The game took place in Anaheim, California.

WHEN:

MLB.com - Blake Snell is scheduled to undergo surgery on Tuesday to remove loose bodies from his left elbow.

WHY:

MLB.com - Snell was placed on the 15-day injured list due to issues with his elbow, which were discovered after he reported discomfort.

HOW:

MLB.com - The Dodgers are exploring options to fill Snell's spot in the rotation, including bullpen games and calling up River Ryan from Triple-A, as Tyler Glasnow is also on the IL with lower back spasms.

MLB.com - The Dodgers are considering the NanoNeedle Scope procedure for Snell, which has a quicker recovery time, similar to what Tigers ace Tarik Skubal recently underwent.

MLB.com - The Dodgers are considering the NanoNeedle Scope procedure for Snell, which has a quicker recovery time.

MLB.com - The Dodgers are exploring options to fill Snell's spot in the rotation, including bullpen games and calling up River Ryan from Triple-A.

(UPDATED May 17, 2026 13:25 UTC)

In a thrilling game, Ohtani hit his first Major League home run and added a bases-clearing double in the ninth inning, bringing home three more runs with an impressive exit velocity of 111.7 mph. Meanwhile, the Dodgers capitalized on a shaky sixth inning, scoring five runs through a combination of four walks, two hit batsmen, and a base hit against pitchers José Soriano and Chase Silseth. As they navigate injuries, the Dodgers are considering various strategies to fill Blake Snell's spot in the rotation, including bullpen games and potentially calling up River Ryan from Triple-A.

(UPDATED May 17, 2026 11:16 UTC)

The Dodgers celebrated a season-high with 15 runs, highlighted by a "Little League home run" and a bases-clearing double from Ohtani during a five-run ninth inning. Earlier in the game, they also scored five runs in the sixth inning thanks to four walks, two hit batsmen, and a base hit. In other news, Blake Snell is set to have surgery on Tuesday to remove loose bodies from his left elbow, and the Dodgers are looking into the NanoNeedle Scope procedure for him, which offers a quicker recovery time.

(UPDATED May 17, 2026 09:26 UTC)

In a commanding performance, the Dodgers triumphed over the Angels with a season-high 15 runs, winning the game 15 to 2 in Anaheim, California. Shohei Ohtani shone brightly, driving in five runs, which included a bases-clearing double in the ninth inning, while also hitting a triple that was scored as an error due to a live ball rebounding off the netting. Meanwhile, Blake Snell is set to undergo surgery on Tuesday to address issues with his left elbow, and the Dodgers are looking into options to fill his spot in the rotation, including the possibility of calling up River Ryan from Triple-A.