Angels rally past Dodgers as both teams navigate missing shortstops
- The Angels defeated the Dodgers 5-4 in an exhibition game with Taylor Ward hitting a walk-off single in the ninth inning.
- The Angels will be without shortstop Zach Neto, recovering from shoulder surgery, while the Dodgers' Mookie Betts is ill, losing weight.
- Tim Anderson is in contention to start at shortstop for the Angels this season after being signed on a minor-league contract, according to Manager Ron Washington.
- Dodgers' Tyler Glasnow emphasized the importance of defense, stating, ‘Defense is a pitcher’s best friend.... Everyone’s just in it together,’ regarding team morale.
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Angels rally past Dodgers as both teams navigate missing shortstops
The Angels’ Taylor Ward, center, is congratulated by teammate Ryan Noda after hitting a walk-off single in the ninth inning of their 5-4 exhibition victory over the Dodgers on Monday night at Angel Stadium. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian) Angels opening pitcher Ryan Johnson throws to the plate during a Freeway Series exhibition game against the Dodgers on Monday, March 24, 2025, at Angel Stadium. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG…

L.A. Angels 5, L.A. Dodgers 4
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