Angels Lose to Dodgers Despite Early Homers

Grissom and O'Hoppe hit back-to-back homers, but Dodgers rally to win 4-3

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The Los Angeles Angels took an early 3-0 lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday in a spring training game, thanks to back-to-back home runs from Trey Grissom and Logan O'Hoppe in the first inning. However, the Dodgers rallied to score four unanswered runs and defeat the Angels 4-3 at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Arizona.

Why it matters

The game was a preseason matchup between the two Los Angeles-area MLB teams, providing an early look at the talent and potential of both squads ahead of the 2026 regular season. While the Angels jumped out to an early lead, the Dodgers' comeback win highlighted their ability to overcome deficits and the depth of their lineup.

The details

Angels left-hander Reid Detmers started the game and gave up two runs over three innings, facing most of the Dodgers' regular lineup. Detmers threw 61 pitches, 37 of them strikes, as he continues to work on his spring training preparations.

  • The game took place on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Arizona.

The players

Reid Detmers

Los Angeles Angels left-handed pitcher who started the game and gave up two runs over three innings.

Trey Grissom

Los Angeles Angels outfielder who hit a home run in the first inning.

Logan O'Hoppe

Los Angeles Angels catcher who hit a home run in the first inning, back-to-back with Grissom.

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What they’re saying

“Making progress, better than last week”

— Reid Detmers

The takeaway

While the Angels jumped out to an early lead, the Dodgers' comeback win highlighted their ability to overcome deficits and the depth of their lineup, providing an early glimpse of the rivalry between the two Los Angeles-area teams ahead of the 2026 MLB season.