Dodgers hang 9 runs on Angels in first after Myles Garrett throws out first pitch

The Los Angeles Dodgers jumped on the in-state rival Los Angeles Angels with a big first inning at Dodger Stadium on Saturday, June 6.

Shohei Ohtani led the Dodgers’ offense in the top of the first inning, scoring the first run of the game after Andy Pages hit a two-run home run 394 feet to left field.

It was just the beginning of what was to come for Ohtani against his former team. The Japanese superstar spent the first six years of his career with the Angels.

Ohtani later added a two-run home run in the first, blasting a ball 406 feet to center field. Alex Freeland scored on the play. The Dodgers took a 9-1 lead into the top of the second inning.

Ohtani goes yard and the Dodgers lead 9-1! 😯pic.twitter.com/4AYi7II5za

— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) June 7, 2026

Ryan Ward had added to the score with a double to center that brought in Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts to score. It also moved Max Muncy over to third. Muncy would not have to stay at third long, as he was brought in after Freeland grounded into a fielder’s choice to the Angels’ shortstop, Zach Neto. Ward managed to score on an error and Dalton Rushing scored after a throwing error by Neto.

The Angels held an early 1-0 lead after the top of the inning thanks to Oswald Peraza’s triple to center that brought in Wade Meckler to score.

The Dodgers welcomed Myles Garrett to Los Angeles with the opportunity to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before the game.

Garrett was traded to the Los Angeles Rams last week after spending the first nine years of his career with the Cleveland Browns.

Garrett was named the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year after recording an NFL single-season record 23 sacks during the 2025 season.

The @Dodgers officially welcome new @RamsNFL star Myles Garrett to LA ☀️pic.twitter.com/TcHxtHraRm

— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) June 7, 2026

Dodgers pitcher Blake Treinen created a highlight in the first inning after catching Pages’ home run while standing in the bullpen.

Blake Treinen snagged the homer from the bullpen and they went wild 🤣

(via @Dodgers) pic.twitter.com/nV1JLY2i4y

— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) June 7, 2026

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