Friday night at Dodger Stadium, all eyes will be on Dustin May as he takes the mound for what will be his eighth start of the season. That might not seem like a big number — until you consider May has only made 10 starts in a season once before, back in 2020. That was his only fully healthy campaign.
Now one of just two active members remaining from the Dodgers’ original Opening Day rotation, May has a shot to match — and soon surpass — that personal milestone. More importantly, he's looking to bounce back in the win column after back-to-back outings where strong pitching was wasted by silent Dodger bats.
π Bounce-Back Spot
May’s last start was a tough-luck loss to Corbin Burnes and the Diamondbacks, despite a strong showing. He gave the Dodgers a chance — the bats just didn’t do their part. In fact, May’s received just three total runs of support in his last two starts, both losses, dropping his record to 1-3 and bringing his career mark to 13-12 — one loss away from a .500 record.
The good news? Help may finally be here.
The Dodgers' offense looks to have found its groove again, scoring 28 runs over their last two games in a sweep of the Athletics. Shohei Ohtani went deep twice in Wednesday’s win, and he’ll now get a shot at his old team — one he’s crushed in limited appearances.
⚾ Ohtani vs. the Halos: Numbers Don’t Lie
In four games against the Angels, Ohtani has posted a monster .854 slugging percentage, his best mark against any MLB opponent. That includes two home runs, and with how hot he’s looked at the plate, the Angels' pitching staff should be on high alert.
π¬ Angels Limping In
Not much has gone right for the last-place Angels this season. Their team ERA is north of 5.00, and their team OPS+ sits at a dismal 84. Injuries have ravaged the roster — most notably to their two highest-paid stars.
Mike Trout is once again dealing with knee problems, while Anthony Rendon hasn’t seen a single pitch in 2025 after undergoing hip surgery in February. It’s a familiar, frustrating storyline for the Halos.
There are a few bright spots: shortstop Zach Neto continues to show promise, and ex-Dodger Tyler Anderson has been a reliable arm, if underappreciated. But that’s about it.
πΊ Game Info
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Matchup: Dodgers vs. Angels
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Location: Dodger Stadium
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Start Time: 7:10 p.m. PT
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Watch: SportsNet LA, MLB Network (out of market), FanDuel Sports Network West (Angels)
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Listen: AM 570 (English), KTNQ 1020 AM (Spanish)
π Final Take
Dustin May is quietly building a case for being a key rotation piece in 2025 — if he can stay healthy. Friday offers him a chance to pick up win number two, build confidence, and push the Dodgers closer to full stride. With Ohtani heating up and the Angels floundering, all signs point to another big night in Chavez Ravine.
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