Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Los Angeles Angels Tickets

The Freeway Series

Interleague rivalries usually start as a result of two teams’ proximity. These rivalries have created some of the most memorable moments in Major League Baseball (MLB). The competition adds fire to the games and creates a loyal fanbase, which makes watching games between the two teams fun and exciting. Interleague rivalries tend to have specific names. For instance, the famous Cubs and White Sox rivalry is called The Crosstown rivalry. Similarly, the Dodgers and Angels rivalry is called The Freeway Series. This series takes its name from greater Los Angeles metropolitan area’s complex freeway system. The two teams’ stadiums are also situated on Interstate 5. The Freeway Series started in 1962, a year after the Angels were established and since then has produced a number of memorable moments.

The Freeway Series - Memorable Moments

The Longest Game – The two teams have gone into extra innings multiple times. However, their longest game was played on June 24, 1998. The Dodgers won the game 6-5 in the eleventh inning. It was Trent Hubbard who scored the winning run on a walk-off single.

June 5, 1999 Brawl – Brawls are a hallmark of a fierce rivalry and The Freeway Series is no exception. On this day, Chan Ho Park kicked Tim Belcher – the Angels pitcher - thinking he was tagged too hard. A bench-clearing brawl soon ensued.

strong>Brothers made History – The Freeway Series has pit brother against brother. On June 21, 2009, Jered Weaver and Jeff Weaver became the twenty first pair of brothers to start against each other in an MLB game.

Angels – Dodgers, Regular Season Head-to-Head Record

The following head to head shows how the Los Angeles Angels have performed against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The Angels are ahead in the Freeway Series by 12 games. It is interesting to note here that the Dodgers are a much older team (established in 1883) with 6 World Series Championships. The Angels, on the other hand, were established in 1961 and have won only one World Series title.

The Angels Hall of Fame Club

The Angels over the years have had many exceptional base ball players on their roster. Here are a couple of them.

Nolan Ryan – Ryan spent eight seasons with the Angels and ranks first in the franchise’s history with 2,416 strikeouts.

Rod Carew – Carew retired as an Angel and was named to six All-star teams. He was inducted into the Angels Hall of Fame as a coach in 1991.

The Dodgers Hall of Fame Club

On the Dodgers front, a couple of players who deserve a mention are,

Sandy Koufax – Koufax won the NL Cy Young Award thrice and the NL MVP Award once during his time with the Dodgers.

Don Drysdale – Drysdale’s wins and strikeouts are second-best in the history of the Los Angeles Dodgers. He is also a nine time All Star and a three time World Series Champion.

The Freeway Series is Underway!

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dodgers vs Angels

Are the Dodgers and Angels in the same league?

The two Los Angeles MLB teams are not in the same league. The American League has the Angels and the National league has the Dodgers. Both however, are in the West of those divisions.

Do the Dodgers and Angels play in the same stadium?

The LA Dodgers and LA Angels of Anaheim do not play at the same stadium. For a time in the 1960’s the Angels rented Dodger Stadium but since 1966, Angel Stadium has been home to the LA Angels of Anaheim. The Dodgers have called Dodger Stadium home since it opened in 1962.

Are the Dodgers and Angels rivals?

The rivalry between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles Angels is called the Freeway Series. It is an interleague rival since the Dodgers are in the National League West and the Angels are in the American League West division.