Shohei Ohtani has five-RBI night as Dodgers score season-high 15 runs in drubbing of Angels

Nypost · May 17, 2026 · 817 words · By Jack Harris

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What to know about Dodgers' offensive resurgence

The Dodgers scored in almost every way imaginable on Saturday night.

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What happened

The Dodgers scored in almost every way imaginable on Saturday night.

Why it matters

Even a Little League home run from Shohei Ohtani.

Common ground

If there was a run to push across, the Dodgers found a way to do it.

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Exaggeration / Hyperbole: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that Not until Alex Call snuck a two-run single through the infield, making the score 6-0, did the team finally record its second hit of the game?
How does this story connect Dodgers' offensive resurgence with Angels' systemic failure over the next few days?

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 19 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Not until Alex Call snuck a two-run single through the infield, making the score 6-0, did the team finally record its second hit of the game.”

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While Alex Call is mentioned in a different game against the Giants, there is no evidence in the provided results confirming a two-run single to make a score 6-0 against the Angels.

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web search NEUTRAL — The Dodgers expect the two-time Cy Young Award winner to return this season. José Soriano (6-3) allowed six runs in 5 1/3 innings and Jo Adell hit a two-run double for the Angels, who have dropped fiv…
https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=401815372

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web search NEUTRAL — Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Alex Call (12) hits an RBI single against the San Francisco Giants in the sixth inning at Dodger Stadium.But on Thursday, it was outfielder Alex Call who came up clutc…
https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/los-angeles-dodgers/dodgers-new…

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web search NEUTRAL — A Willy Adames single plated two more Giants, making the score 6-3 and effectively ending the Dodgers’ chances for the night.This will be the Dodgers’ first time seeing the righty Houser this season, …
https://dodgersbeat.com/dodgers-vs-giants-recap-alex-vesia-b…

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Claim 2: “The left-hander has now completed at least six innings in six-straight starts.”

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Claim 3: “They’ve now won four-straight games, and have clinched this weekend’s Freeway Series against their cross-town rivals.”

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The provided evidence discusses the Dodgers' general history, a YouTube channel description, and a general prediction for the Freeway Series, but does not confirm a specific four-game winning streak or the clinching of a series in the current context.

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web search NEUTRAL — With Ohtani, the Dodgers won consecutive World Series titles in 2024 and 2025, accomplishing a feat not seen since the Yankees' three-peat from 1998 to 2000.[18][19].
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Dodgers

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web search NEUTRAL — The Dodgers are dedicated to supporting a culture of winning baseball, providing a first-class, fan-friendly experience at Dodger Stadium, and building a strong partnership with the community.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC05cNJvMKzDLRPo59X2Xx7g

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web search NEUTRAL — The only constant in the Freeway Series is close games and series. Yes, on paper the Dodgers should sweep the Angels but the games are not played on paper. The Angels will win one game.
https://www.si.com/mlb/angels/onsi/angels-vs-dodgers-2026-sc…

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Claim 4: “In the eighth, he recorded his first triple of the season on a ball down the right-field line that one-hopped off the protective netting in front of the stands”

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One source states Ohtani hit a two-run triple in the eighth inning. Another source states Ohtani recorded his first triple of the season in the fifth inning. These are contradictory regarding the inning.

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web search NEUTRAL — Ohtani scored on his two-run triple in the eighth following Adell's throwing error, and he followed it up with a three-run double in the ninth, drawing “MVP” chants from the throng of Dodgers fans in …
https://www.bastillepost.com/global/article/5860976-shohei-o…

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web search NEUTRAL — He recorded his third win of the season with seven innings pitched, four hits allowed, two walks, eight strikeouts, and a perfect no-run performance. His earned run average dropped to 0.82 after the g…
https://www.chosun.com/english/sports-en/2026/05/15/A2GRW3PO…

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web search NEUTRAL — Ohtani recorded his first triple of the season in the fifth inning.Ohtani’s fourth hit of the night came in the seventh when he singled to center to complete the cycle.
https://www.si.com/mlb/2019/06/14/shohei-ohtani-angels-cycle…

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Claim 5: “In a 15-2 drubbing of the Angels in Anaheim, Calif., the Dodgers needed just 10 hits to mount their highest-scoring performance of the season.”

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One ESPN source mentions a Dodgers 15-2 win over the Angels on May 16, 2026, but another AP source reports a 6-0 win on a Friday night in May. The evidence is contradictory regarding the final score of the game in question.

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web search NEUTRAL — ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Andy Pages hit a three-run homer, eight relievers combined on a two-hitter and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-0 on Friday night to secure their first thre…
https://lethbridgeherald.com/sports/national-sports/2026/05/…

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web search NEUTRAL — The Los Angeles baseball rivalry returned to Angel Stadium this weekend, with the Dodgers and Angels squaring off in a three-game set that’s already stirring up…
https://evrimagaci.org/gpt/dodgers-and-angels-renew-rivalry-…

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Claim 6: “the Dodgers will turn to Roki Sasaki (1-3, 5.88 ERA) for Sunday’s series finale.”

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Claim 7: “the Angels (16-30), who became the first team in the majors to reach 30 losses this season.”

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Claim 8: “a two-run double from Jo Adell that got the Angels on the board for the first time all weekend.”

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Claim 9: “the Dodgers (28-18) are finally on a winning streak again.”

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No evidence was provided in the search results regarding the Dodgers' specific win-loss record of 28-18.

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Claim 10: “Mookie Betts hit the team’s only actual home run of the night in the following at-bat.”

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The evidence provided for Mookie Betts consists of a Wikipedia bio, general stats, and a return timeline; none of these sources confirm the specific home run detail for the game in question.

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web search NEUTRAL — Markus Lynn " Mookie " Betts (born October 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder, shortstop, and second baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He debute…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mookie_Betts

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web search NEUTRAL — Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Mookie Betts. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, bats, throws, school and more on Baseball-re…
https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/bettsmo01.shtml

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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 23, 2026 · Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts provided some clarity on superstar Mookie Betts' potential return to the lineup.
https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/los-angeles-dodgers/news…

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Claim 11: “Ohtani... roped a traditional double into the right-field corner to plate three runs, finishing the game with a season-high five RBIs.”

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One web search result explicitly mentions Ohtani hitting a three-run double in the ninth and scoring on a triple in the eighth, but there are no other independent sources to corroborate this specific game performance.

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Claim 12: “Saturday was also the sixth time in seven starts overall that he allowed no more than two runs.”

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Claim 13: “In the sixth inning, the team scored five times –– on the back of only one base knock.”

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One Yahoo Sports source mentions a five-run sixth inning helping the Dodgers to an 8-6 win, but this contradicts the 15-2 score mentioned in other sources and does not confirm the 'one base knock' detail.

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web search NEUTRAL — The Dodgers 5-run 5th in World Series Game 5:• Sent 10 batters to the plate• All five runs scored with two outs!Don't forget to subscribe! https://www.youtub...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RLlZzS1NNg

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web search NEUTRAL — The Dodgers racked up five runs on six hits after Randy Vazquez was relieved in the bottom of the sixth inning, have now won four straight games.
https://sports.yahoo.com/article/five-run-sixth-inning-helps…

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web search NEUTRAL — After nine scoreless innings of terrific pitching on both sides, each team got a key at-bat from a pinch-hitter in the 10th. Kolten Wong’s sacrifice fly gave the Dodgers a 1-0 lead, but Mike Ford answ…
https://www.fox13seattle.com/sports/dodgers-score-five-runs-…

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Claim 14: “For five innings, Soriano held the club to just one run (courtesy of a first-inning Will Smith sac fly) on only one hit (a single from Mookie Betts two at-bats into the game).”

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The claim states Soriano held the club to one run over five innings in a Dodgers game. However, the ABC7 source states José Soriano allowed one run in 7 2/3 innings in a game where the Angels beat the Seattle Mariners, not the Dodgers.

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web search NEUTRAL — - José Soriano allowed one run in 7 2/3 innings, Luis Rengifo delivered a key two-run single in his return from the injured list, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Seattle Mariners 5-1 on Tuesday ni…
https://abc7.com/post/jos-soriano-allows-1-run-8th-inning-an…

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web search NEUTRAL — Runs Scored/Allowed.How many hits does Mookie Betts have? Mookie Betts has 5 hits this season and has 1,772 hits over his career.
https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/bettsmo01.shtml

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web search NEUTRAL — Los Angeles rallied back from a 5-0 deficit in Game 5 with a five-run fifth inning before taking the lead in the seventh when Tommy Edman scored on a sacrifice fly hit by Mookie Betts.
https://foxsports1300.iheart.com/content/2025-03-26-los-ange…

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Claim 15: “The team has now scored 26 runs in its last three games.”

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Claim 16: “It saddled Soriano with six, a season-high for him that raised his ERA from 1.66 to 2.41.”

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Claim 17: “Justin Wrobleski... his six-inning, two-run, five-strikeout start, leaving him with an ERA of 2.49 on the year.”

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Claim 18: “The Angels will counter with offseason trade acquisition Grayson Rodriguez, who will be making his team debut –– and first MLB start since July 2024”

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Claim 19: “In the ninth, the Dodgers had already scored twice –– one of them, via a throwing error by reliever Alek Manoah”

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The evidence provided for this claim is completely irrelevant, discussing the Philadelphia Department of Revenue instead of baseball.

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web search NEUTRAL — You can contact the City of Philadelphia at 215-686-6600 or you can write to them at: City of Philadelphia Department of Revenue 1401 John F. Kennedy Boulevard Philadelphia, PA 19102 Here is the link …
https://revenue-pa.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1029…

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web search NEUTRAL — Phone: (877) 309-3709. Get a Tax Clearance Certificate from the Philadelphia Tax Center. For more information, email tax.clearance@phila.gov or call (215) 686-6565. Visit the Philadelphia Tax Center t…
https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-revenue/abou…

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web search NEUTRAL — Use the mailing address provided on the bill or check the webpage for the specific tax you’re paying. You can print a payment voucher on the Philadelphia Tax Center without a username and password.
https://www.phila.gov/services/payments-assistance-taxes/tax…

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