DODGERS POSTCAST: Dodgers finally open a can and put one on the Astros with a multi HR game
From Locked On Dodgers – Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Dodgers by Locked On Podcast Network, Vince Samperio, Jeff Snider
May 5, 2026 · 20 min · Episode 2207
About this episode
The episode recaps the Dodgers' 8-3 victory over the Astros, highlighting key performances and discussing the implications for the team's season.
Los Angeles Dodgers torch Houston Astros with a much-needed power surge—are the bats finally coming alive for a deep NL West run? Pete Fox recaps the Dodgers’ 8-3 victory in Houston, spotlighting Alex Freeland’s breakout performance, multi-homer inning, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s resilience on the mound after a rocky first. Shohei Ohtani’s continued hitless streak raises questions despite his key RBI and walks, while Freddie Freeman rebounds from early strikeouts to catalyze the offense. The episode examines lineup adjustments, struggles with strikeouts, and the significance of offensive support for Yamamoto. Fans are left wondering if this offensive outburst marks the start of a turnaround as the Dodgers prepare for a critical stretch against the surging Atlanta Braves. Can Los Angeles sustain this momentum and silence doubters, or will lingering issues resurface against elite competition?
People in this episode
Host: Pete Fox
Topics covered
- Dodgers victory
- power surge
- lineup adjustments
- offensive support
- pitching performance
- NL West race
Keywords
- Dodgers
- Astros
- Yamamoto
- Freeman
- Ohtani
- multi-homer
- NL West
- baseball
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Los Angeles Dodgers, Houston Astros, Atlanta Braves
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