On Friday evening, the Los Angeles Dodgers will open up a series with the Los Angeles Angels.
They are coming off a 5-2 win over the San Francisco Giants (on Thursday).
Freddie Freeman finished with one strikeout in four at-bats.
Dodgers Announce Freddie Freeman Decision
GettyFreddie Freeman #5 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts to his solo home run, his 100th as a Dodger, to take a 3-1 lead over the Atlanta Braves, during the sixth inning at Dodger Stadium on May 08, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
For Friday’s game, the Dodgers have announced their starting lineup.
Underdog MLB wrote: “Dodgers 5/15 S. Ohtani DH M. Betts SS W. Smith C K. Tucker RF A. Pages CF M. Muncy 3B T. Hernández LF D. Rushing 1B H. Kim 2B W. Klein SP”
S. Ohtani DH M. Betts SS W. Smith C K. Tucker RF A. Pages CF M. Muncy 3B T. Hernández LF D. Rushing 1B H. Kim 2B
W. Klein SP
Freeman is not in the lineup on Friday.
The future Hall of Famer is batting .270 with 44 hits, four home runs, 20 RBI’s, 15 runs and one stolen base in 42 games this season.
He is in his fifth year with the Dodgers.
Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic wrote: “Freddie Freeman appears to be getting a day off today. Dalton Rushing is starting at first base for the Dodgers.”
Dodgers Right Now
GettyKyle Tucker #23 of the Los Angeles Dodgers hugs Freddie Freeman #5 after hitting a two run walk-off single against the Miami Marlins in the ninth inning at Dodger Stadium on April 27, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
The Dodgers come into the series as the first-place team in the National League West with a 26-18 record in 44 games.
They are 11-8 in the 19 games they have played on the road.
After three games with the Angels, the Dodgers will visit the San Diego Padres (who are the second-place team in the division) on Monday.
@DodgersNation wrote: “The Dodgers lineup for their series opener vs the Angels tonight 🔥 Dalton Rushing is at 1B with Freddie Freeman getting the day off, Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts are back in and Will Klein is starting on the mound.”
Dalton Rushing is at 1B with Freddie Freeman getting the day off, Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts are back in and Will Klein is starting on the mound.
Angels Right Now
GettyMike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels takes the field prior to the game against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at Wrigley Field on March 30, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
The Angels come into the series with a 16-28 record in 44 games, which has them at the bottom of the American League West.
They are 8-10 in the 18 games they have played at home.
Following the Dodgers, the Angels will remain at home to host the Athletics on Monday.
Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Freddie Freeman Decision For Angels Game