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The Los Angeles Dodgers edged the Angels 1–0 on June 5 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium in a pitcher's duel that saw both offenses largely silenced. Los Angeles' starter was dominant, striking out 14 batters while allowing just 3 hits and 2 walks with a 3.03 ERA, while the Angels mustered only 3 hits and struck out 14 times with a .700 OPS. The Dodgers' sole run came on their lone home run, manufactured from a lineup that posted just a .262 batting average but drew 3 walks to maintain offensive discipline. Los Angeles' defense was flawless with zero errors, complementing a pitching performance that limited damage despite both teams struggling at the plate—a game decided by execution rather than volume. The Angels' 4.78 ERA and inability to generate any run support leaves them facing mounting pressure in the season's second half.