Dodger Slip: Los Angeles Dodgers no longer lead the league standings
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In the world of sports, there have been numerous significant events and milestones reached over the years. Here's a glance at some of the most noteworthy moments in recent history.
Boxing
Back in 1903, Jim Jeffries retained his world heavyweight title with a knockout victory over Jim Corbett in the 10th round. This impressive win occurred during one of the most iconic matches in boxing history.
Baseball
The year 1932 saw a remarkable achievement by Brooklyn's John Quinn, who, at the age of 49, became the oldest pitcher to win a major league game. Fast forward to 2024, Aaron Judge reached a milestone of his own by hitting his 300th home run in fewer games and at-bats than any player before him.
In 1933, Jimmie Foxx of the Philadelphia Athletics hit for the cycle and drove in nine runs in an 11-5 win over the Cleveland Indians. More recently, Atlanta's Ronald Acuna Jr., at just 20 years old, became the youngest major leaguer to homer in five straight games.
Interleague Play
Since interleague play began in 1997, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles Angels have faced each other in the Freeway Series. Historically, the Angels have had a slight edge, with multiple season series wins and a better overall game record. However, the Dodgers have had strong runs, including complete sweeps in certain seasons.
The 2025 season marked a rare and significant turnaround with the Angels' dominant 6–0 sweep over the Dodgers, the first time since interleague play started that the Angels went undefeated against them in a season series.
Basketball
The U.S. won the first Olympic basketball gold medal with a 19-8 win over Canada in 1936, playing outdoors on a dirt court in a driving rain. More recently, Atlanta's Ronald Acuna Jr. made history again in 2018 by becoming the youngest major leaguer to homer in five straight games.
Football
In 1987, Oakland's Mark McGwire set a major league rookie record with his 39th homer of the season. The St. Louis Rams, now based in Los Angeles, are currently valued at $10.43 billion, second only to the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL. Their owner, Stan Kroenke, has a portfolio of teams valued at $21.2 billion, making it the most valuable in sports.
College Football
Micah Banuelos, a lineman at USC, has had a shoulder injury that required surgery and kept him out of action for a significant part of his college career. Banuelos has finally entered the mix at guard, a position at which USC is perilously unproven.
Records and Achievements
Chicago's Happy Felsch tied the major-league record with four outfield assists in a game in 1919. In 2002, Trevor Hoffman became the first reliever in major league history to have 30 or more saves in eight straight seasons.
In 1998, Baltimore's Chris Hoiles became the ninth major leaguer and first catcher to hit two grand slams in one game. SoFi Stadium, built by the Rams, is a state-of-the-art venue that has redefined the franchise and reshaped the NFL's footprint in Los Angeles.
Notable Moments
In 1960, Bill White of the St. Louis Cardinals hit for the cycle in a 9-4 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. In 2013, Alfonso Soriano homered twice for the second straight night and drove in a career-high seven runs.
In 1971, Bob Gibson of St. Louis pitched a no-hitter, blanking the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-0. The Dodgers' 6-5 loss to the Angels was decided on Logan O'Hoppe's go-ahead two-run single in a recent matchup.
Olympic Gold
The U.S. won the first Olympic basketball gold medal with a 19-8 win over Canada in 1936, playing outdoors on a dirt court in a driving rain.
[1] Interleague Play Records: Dodgers vs. Angels [2] 2025 Angels Sweep Dodgers in Interleague Series [3] Angels Complete Perfect Interleague Series Sweep of Dodgers [4] 2025 Dodgers Struggle Despite Angels Sweep
- In California, the Los Angeles Dodgers have faced the Los Angeles Angels in the Freeway Series since interleague play began in 1997, with the Angels having a slight edge, but the Dodgers have also had strong seasons, including complete sweeps in certain seasons.
- The 2025 season was rare and significant as the Angels swept the Dodgers for the first time since interleague play started, going undefeated against them in a season series.
- Historically, the Angels had a 6-0 sweep over the Dodgers in the 2025 season, marking a shift in the competitive dynamic of the Freeway Series.
- Despite the Angels' dominant performance in the 2025 season, the Dodgers continued to make strides in Los Angeles' sports landscape, with their ongoing business endeavors and accomplishments in various sports.
- The Angels' success in baseball, particularly in interleague play against the Dodgers in 2025, was a significant moment in recent sports history, echoing their resurgence in the competitive sports market of Los Angeles.
