Dodgers Hit by Angels' Record Lower‑Lineup and Kyle Tucker Slump

The Los Angeles Dodgers suffered a 13‑5 defeat to the Anaheim Angels as the Angels' bottom four hitters (batting spots 6‑9) started the game 11‑for‑11 and finished 13‑for‑15, the highest batting average for those spots since at least 1900. The performance gave the Angels a .867 average in those positions, a historic mark not seen since the expansion era of 1961, and the Dodgers' pitching became the catalyst for the historic loss.

Meanwhile, Dodgers outfielder Kyle Tucker is struggling early in his first season after signing a four‑year, $240 million contract. He is batting .240 with five home runs, 29 RBIs and a .726 OPS, well below his career norms. Manager Dave Roberts said he is not “disappointed” but hopes Tucker can find consistency, noting recent mixed results such as a 3‑for‑5 showing against the Diamondbacks and a hitless game against the Angels.