The Dodgers are set to face the Angels in the Freeway Series, with Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts returning to the lineup. Freddie Freeman will take a day off, and Blake Snell has been scratched from the game.
Key points
Dodgers face Angels in Freeway Series
Shohei Ohtani returns to the lineup
Mookie Betts also returns after a day off
Freddie Freeman is taking a day off
Blake Snell has been scratched from the game
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Mar 24, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) on deck in the fourth against the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Mar 24, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) on deck in the fourth against the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
The Freeway Series begins Friday night, and the Los Angeles Dodgers are bringing back some of their biggest stars for the first game.
After designated hitter Shohei Ohtani and shortstop Mookie Betts sat Thursday, they return to the lineup for Friday evening.
Mar 24, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) on deck in the fourth against the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Mar 24, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) on deck in the fourth against the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Q&A
Why are Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts returning to the lineup?
Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts are returning to the lineup after sitting out Thursday's game to participate in the Freeway Series.
Who is taking a day off for the Dodgers in the Freeway Series?
Freddie Freeman is taking a day off for the Dodgers during the Freeway Series against the Angels.
What happened to Blake Snell before the Dodgers vs. Angels game?
Blake Snell has been scratched from the game against the Angels, although the reason for his removal has not been specified.
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Third baseman Max Muncy bats sixth, left fielder Teoscar Hernandez bats seventh and Dalton Rushing, whoâs playing first base in Freemanâs place, will bat eighth.
Second baseman Hyeseong Kim will bat in the nine hole.