🧨 A Thin Margin, A Big Impact — Pages Delivers Clutch Power When It Matters Most

In a tense and electric moment that could define his rising MLB career, Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andy Pages delivered a barely-cleared 3-run home run that changed the tide of Saturday night’s Freeway Series battle against the Los Angeles Angels.

With two men on base and two outs in the top of the 6th inning, Pages stepped into the box against Angels reliever José Soriano. The Dodgers were trailing 2–1, and the crowd at Angel Stadium was thunderous.

Then came the swing.

Pages launched a hanging slider that hugged the left-field foul line, looking destined for the seats… or the foul net.

🗣️ “Off the bat, I thought it might slice foul,” Pages told reporters after the game. “Then I saw it stay straight — and just barely clear the wall. I couldn’t believe it.”

After a brief umpire review confirmed the ball stayed fair, the scoreboard flipped — Dodgers 4, Angels 2 — and so did the momentum.

⚔️ The Freeway Rivalry Heats Up

This wasn’t just any game — it was another intense chapter in California’s fiercest baseball rivalry. The Dodgers (now 28–17) came in as one of the hottest teams in the National League, while the Angels (21–24) were fighting to gain ground in the AL West.

Prior to Pages’ blast, the Angels had silenced the Dodgers’ offense, with Reid Detmers pitching five innings of dominant ball. But a leadoff walk and a bloop single set the stage for what would be the defining moment of the night.

Pages’ home run, measured at just 357 feet, was one of the shortest homers of the season, but its impact? Massive.

📈 Who Is Andy Pages? A Star on the Rise

At just 24 years old, Andy Pages has been one of the Dodgers’ most intriguing young prospects. Known for his strong arm, athletic build, and raw power, he’s quickly becoming a regular contributor in the Dodgers’ stacked lineup.

Saturday’s clutch hit marks his 6th home run of the season, and his first career go-ahead homer in a late-game situation.

“He’s got the poise of a veteran,” said manager Dave Roberts. “That wasn’t just a big swing — it was a statement.”

🧊 Angels Fall Flat After Strong Start

For the Angels, the loss stings. Despite early success from Detmers and solo home runs by Taylor Ward and Logan O’Hoppe, the bullpen couldn’t hold the line. The offense also went cold late, failing to register a hit in the final three innings.

“We let one get away,” said Angels skipper Ron Washington. “You give the Dodgers one extra pitch, one extra chance — they’ll make you pay.”