Dodgers Extend NL West Lead as Catcher Will Smith Faces Neck Injury

The Los Angeles Dodgers won two of three games against the Los Angeles Angels, expanding their National League West lead to 7.5 games over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Manager Dave Roberts said catcher Will Smith suffered a stiff neck, with imaging showing no serious damage; his availability for the next game remains uncertain.

The Angels, trying to avoid a season sweep, entered the final game with ace José Soriano on the mound, but the Dodgers’ dominance and strong pitching continued to suppress the Angels’ offense throughout the series.