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Kershaw’s Return Falls Short as Angels Defeat Dodgers in High-Scoring Game

Clayton Kershaw allowed five runs in his 2025 debut, while Shohei Ohtani progressed in his pitching rehab with a 50-pitch bullpen session.

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May 16, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) before a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Andy Pages #44 of the Los Angeles Dodgers singles against the Los Angeles Angels in the eighth inning during a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 17, 2025. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
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Overview

  • Clayton Kershaw made his season debut for the Dodgers, giving up five runs over four innings in an 11-9 loss to the Angels.
  • Kershaw’s outing marked his return from offseason surgeries on his knee and toe, tying him for the franchise record of 18 seasons with the Dodgers.
  • Shohei Ohtani advanced his pitching recovery with a 50-pitch bullpen session, simulating two innings, but his return to the mound remains targeted for post–All-Star break.
  • The Dodgers made roster moves to accommodate Kershaw’s activation, including optioning Ryan Loutos to Triple-A and transferring Blake Snell to the 60-day injured list.
  • Logan O’Hoppe led the Angels with a career-high five RBIs, including a pivotal three-run homer in the seventh inning to secure the victory.