| Date | Score | Runs | O/U | W/L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2 | 6-5 | 11 | OVER | W |
| Jun 1 | 1-4 | 5 | UNDER | L |
| May 30 | 3-4 | 7 | UNDER | L |
| May 29 | 4-2 | 6 | UNDER | W |
| May 27 | 4-1 | 5 | UNDER | W |
| Date | Score | Runs | O/U | W/L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2 | 2-8 | 10 | OVER | L |
| Jun 1 | 8-9 | 17 | OVER | L |
| May 29 | 5-8 | 13 | OVER | L |
| May 28 | 7-1 | 8 | UNDER | W |
| May 26 | 10-6 | 16 | OVER | W |
Dodgers vs. Angels: Freeway Series Pitching Concerns Point to Runs
Angel Stadium | May 15, 2026 | 9:38 PM ET
When the Dodgers make the short drive down the 57 to face their Freeway Series rivals, the storyline isn't about the rivalry — it's about what's happening on the mound for both clubs, and neither picture is particularly pretty right now.
Blake Snell takes the ball for Los Angeles looking like a pitcher who hasn't found his footing yet in 2026. A 12.00 ERA and a WHIP of 2.67 tells you everything you need to know — he's been putting runners on base at an alarming rate, and he hasn't escaped punishment for it. There's no sugarcoating those numbers. Whether it's mechanical, a health concern, or simply a rough stretch, Snell has given opposing lineups reason to feel comfortable stepping into the box against him.
On the other side, Jack Kochanowicz presents a more nuanced case. His season ERA of 3.97 suggests a pitcher capable of keeping games manageable, but his last three starts have told a different story. A 5.51 ERA over that stretch indicates he's been trending in the wrong direction, and facing a Dodgers lineup that ranks among the most dangerous in baseball isn't the ideal time to work through command issues.
The offensive context adds more fuel to the fire. The Dodgers have been doing serious damage over the last five games, averaging 5.4 runs per game while riding a current winning streak. They're not just winning — they're scoring. The Angels have been quieter offensively, averaging 3.4 runs per game in recent play, but they've also pushed the total over the first five innings in back-to-back games, suggesting their lineup isn't completely dormant.
That F5 pattern is worth noting, too. Both clubs have been pushing totals north through the middle frames, which is precisely when a struggling Snell is most likely to be tested and when Kochanowicz's recent shakiness becomes most concerning.
With a posted total of 9.0, the market is essentially asking whether two pitchers — one posting a 12.00 ERA and another trending toward six runs per nine over his last three outings — can combine to suppress run-scoring below that threshold. The recent scoring patterns from both sides, combined with the collective pitching struggles on display, make that a difficult proposition to buy into.
The signal here is clear: expect runs early and often, and the over at 9.0 looks like the play in this one.
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