Dodgers Rout Angels 15-2 in Cactus League Opener

Dodgers score 9 runs in first 2 innings, collect 16 hits including 7 for extra bases

Feb. 22, 2026 at 12:20am

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The Los Angeles Dodgers opened their Cactus League spring training schedule with a dominant 15-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday at Tempe Diablo Stadium. The Dodgers outhit the Angels 16-5, including 7 extra-base hits, and sent 19 batters to the plate while scoring 9 runs in the first two innings.

Why it matters

The lopsided win in the spring training opener provides an early indication of the Dodgers' offensive firepower as they prepare for the upcoming MLB season. The game also offered a glimpse of the Angels' pitching struggles, which will be an area of focus as they look to bounce back from a disappointing 2025 campaign.

The details

Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched 1 2/3 innings, giving up 2 runs on 3 hits. Seven Dodgers pitchers combined to hold the Angels scoreless on 4 hits over the final 7 innings. Offensively, Teoscar Hernandez went 3-for-3 with a double and an RBI, while Hyeseong Kim drove in 3 runs with 2 singles. The Dodgers' big offensive outburst came in the first 2 innings, when they sent 19 batters to the plate and scored 9 runs.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 22, 2026.
  • The Dodgers scored 9 runs in the first 2 innings.

The players

Yoshinobu Yamamoto

The Dodgers' starting pitcher, who threw 30 pitches in 1 2/3 innings, giving up 2 runs on 3 hits.

Teoscar Hernandez

The Dodgers' outfielder, who went 3-for-3 with a double and an RBI.

Hyeseong Kim

The Dodgers' infielder, who drove in 3 runs with 2 singles.

Shohei Ohtani

The Angels' two-way star, who went 1-for-3 with an infield single and a strikeout.

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What they’re saying

“The Dodgers' offensive outburst in the first two innings was really impressive. They showed a lot of power and depth in their lineup.”

— Bill Plunkett, Sportswriter

What’s next

The Dodgers will face the San Diego Padres on Sunday, February 23, 2026 at the Peoria Sports Complex, with first pitch scheduled for 12:10 PM PT.

The takeaway

The Dodgers' dominant performance in their spring training opener suggests they will once again be one of the top offensive teams in MLB this season, while the Angels' pitching struggles highlight an area they will need to address if they hope to contend in the AL West.