Dodgers sweep Angels as Freddie Freeman takes Shohei Ohtani deep

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Freddie Freeman hit his 14th homer off Shohei Ohtani in the fourth inning, and seven relievers combined on a two-hitter in the Los Angeles Dodgers' second straight shutout victory in the Freeway Series, 2-0 over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night.

Ohtani (6-3) pitched seven innings of five-hit ball with two walks and 12 strikeouts, one off his career high. The two-way superstar was outstanding in his first career mound start against the Dodgers, who are likely to be one of his most ardent suitors in free agency this winter.

"I definitely felt way better this time than last time (on the mound)," Ohtani said through his translator. "I felt the most comfortable on the mound so far this year."

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Los Angeles Dodgers Freddie Freeman (5) celebrates after hitting a home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, June 21, 2023.  (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

But Ohtani went 0 for 7 at the plate in these two rivalry games against the Dodgers, while Mike Trout went 0 for 8. The former AL MVPs' teammates weren't much better while the Angels were shut out for the second and third time this season.

"I was sort of a fan tonight watching (Ohtani)," Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said. "Really kept us at bay — you could argue dominated us. ... Just to be a starting pitcher, to hold down a lineup like this, and then to go out there and hit at the top of the order, it’s remarkable."

Miguel Vargas homered in the ninth inning, and Evan Phillips capped a stellar bullpen game by picking up his ninth save to conclude the Dodgers' eighth