Jack Kochanowicz pitches three hitless innings with four strikeouts and Shohei Ohtani strikes out 11 in four-plus innings, as the Angels earn a 3-0 victory at Dodger Stadium in the final exhibition game for both teams.
Angels starting pitcher Jack Kochanowicz throws to the plate throws to the plate during the first inning of a Freeway Series exhibition game against the Dodgers on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Dodger Stadium.
Dodgers starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani throws to the plate during the second inning of a Freeway Series exhibition game against the Angels on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. Dodgers starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani throws to the plate during the first inning of a Freeway Series exhibition game against the Angels on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. Angels star Mike Trout reacts after striking out swinging against Dodgers starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani during the third inning of a Freeway Series exhibition game on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. Dodgers starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani throws to the plate during the first inning of a Freeway Series exhibition game against the Angels on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. Dodgers starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani throws to the plate during the second inning of a Freeway Series exhibition game against the Angels on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. Dodgers second baseman Alex Freeland gets into position during the second inning of a Freeway Series exhibition game against the Angels on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. Dodgers starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani throws to the plate during the second inning of a Freeway Series exhibition game against the Angels on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. Dodgers starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani throws to the plate during the second inning of a Freeway Series exhibition game against the Angels on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani hits a single during the fourth inning of a Freeway Series exhibition game against the Angels on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani hits a single during the fourth inning of a Freeway Series exhibition game against the Angels on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani runs to first base after hitting a single during the fourth inning of a Freeway Series exhibition game against the Angels on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. Dodgers star Mookie Betts hits into an inning-ending double play during the fourth inning of a Freeway Series exhibition game against the Angels on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. The Angels’ Travis d’Arnaud hits a single during the fifth inning of a Freeway Series exhibition game against the Dodgers on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman, right, hands the ball to starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani before Ohtani was removed during the fifth inning of a Freeway Series exhibition game against the Angels on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts walks toward the mound to remove starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani during the fifth inning of a Freeway Series exhibition game against the Angels on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, left, takes the ball from starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani as he removes him during the fifth inning of a Freeway Series exhibition game against the Angels on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, right, removes starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani during the fifth inning of a Freeway Series exhibition game against the Angels on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. Dodgers starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani walks to the dugout after being removed during the fifth inning of a Freeway Series exhibition game against the Angels on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. The Angels’ Oswald Peraza hits an RBI single during the fifth inning of a Freeway Series exhibition game against the Dodgers on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. The Angels’ Travis d’Arnaud high-fives teammates in the dugout after scoring on a bases-loaded walk during the fifth inning of a Freeway Series exhibition game against the Dodgers on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. Dodgers second baseman Alex Freeland throws out the Angels’ Gustavo Campero on a ground out during the fifth inning of a Freeway Series exhibition game on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. Dodgers relief pitcher Justin Dean throws to the plate during the fifth inning of a Freeway Series exhibition game against the Angels on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. The Angels’ Josh Lowe, right, scores past Dodgers catcher Will Smith during the fifth inning of a Freeway Series exhibition game on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. The Angels’ Josh Lowe, left, slides home safely to score past Dodgers catcher Will Smith during the fifth inning of a Freeway Series exhibition game on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. The Angels’ Yolmer Sanchez runs to first base after hitting a bunt single as Dodgers relief pitcher Justin Dean, back, fields the ball during the fifth inning of a Freeway Series exhibition game on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. Angels relief pitcher Ryan Johnson reacts after getting the Dodgers’ Miguel Rojas to hit into an inning-ending double play during the sixth inning of a Freeway Series exhibition game on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. Dodgers starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani throws to the plate during the second inning of a Freeway Series exhibition game against the Angels on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. Jack Kochanowicz and Shohei Ohtani put on an early show as the Angels earned a 3-0 victory over the Dodgers to close out the three-game Freeway Series. Each team won a game with Monday’s game ending in a 7-7 tie. Kochanowicz’s three hitless innings with four strikeouts were impressive, only to see Ohtani finish with 11 strikeouts in four-plus innings in an early evening start at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers now await the arrival of the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday to begin the defense of their second consecutive World Series championship. The Angels will travel to Houston chasing substantial growth under first-time manager Kurt Suzuki. Leaning into his changeup, Kochanowicz held back what is presumably the Dodgers’ Opening Day lineup with Ohtani at the top followed by the likes of Kyle Tucker, Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, Will Smith, Max Muncy and Teoscar Hernandez. “That’s a great confidence booster for the season,” said Kochanowicz, who finished with a 1.62 ERA in five spring appearances . “It’s always fun to throw against these guys. It brings it out a little more. But yeah, it was good today.” And yet it was Ohtani who captivated the audience, as he is known to do. In just his second spring start, after spending time with Japan’s team in the World Baseball Classic, Ohtani’s 11 strikeouts included two against former teammate Mike Trout. “I thought he looked good to punch out 11 guys in four innings,” catcher Will Smith said. “I know it’s only the second one but yeah, I think he feels good. He looked good for me catching. Yeah, he’s in a good spot.” Kochanowicz kept his head down during his outing, then looked up after his three innings were complete to get a sense of what Ohtani was up to. “Honestly, I could not believe it when I looked up and he had 10 strikeouts ,” Kochanowicz said. “I’m not someone who normally strikes out the world and I felt like I had a few strikeouts today. Then you look up and it’s like ‘What?’ Yeah, he’s amazing.” The Angels finally got their offense in motion by opening the fifth inning with consecutive singles from Josh Lowe, Travis d’Arnaud and Oswald Peraza to score the first run of the game. Left-hander Antoine Kelly entered and allowed two more Ohtani baserunners to score on a single and two walks. Jeimer Candelario, who is expected to make the Angels’ Opening Day roster, had the second bases-loaded walk against Kelly to give the Angels a 3-0 lead. Ohtani had the Dodgers’ first hit with a single in the fourth inning. 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