Angels starting pitcher Reid Detmers throws to the plate during the first inning of their Cactus League game against the Dodgers on Wednesday in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Angels catcher Travis d’Arnaud throws during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Dodgers, Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Dodgers starting pitcher Landon Knack throws against the Angels during the first inning of a spring training baseball game, Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Dodgers outfielder James Outman can’t catch a home run ball hit by the Angels’ Mickey Moniak during the first inning of a spring training baseball game, Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
The Angels’ Mickey Moniak rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Dodgers during the first inning of a spring training baseball game, Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
The Angels’ Mike Trout, left, high-fives teammate Mickey Moniak after Moniak hit a solo home run during the first inning of their Cactus League game against the Dodgers on Wednesday in Tempe, Ariz. Trout also homered in the 5-3 loss. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Angels star Mike Trout hits against the Dodgers during a spring training baseball game, Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes can’t catch a pop-up hit by the Angels’ Mike Trout during the first inning of a spring training baseball game, Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Angels star Mike Trout watches his solo home run take flight against the Dodgers during the first inning of a spring training baseball game, Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Angels star Mike Trout rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Dodgers during the first inning of a spring training baseball game, Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
The Angels’ Mike Trout, center, greets Yoan Moncada (5) after hitting a solo home run against the the Dodgers during the first inning of a spring training baseball game, Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Angels star Mike Trout is greeted in the dugout after hitting a solo home run against the Dodgers during the first inning of a spring training baseball game, Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Dodgers outfielder James Outman catches a fly out hit by the Angels’ Travis d’Arnaud during the first inning of a spring training baseball game, Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Angels third baseman Yoan Moncada fields a pop-up hit by the Dodgers’ James Outman during the second inning of a spring training baseball game, Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
The Dodgers’ Kike Hernandez, left, gestures after hitting a double as Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel looks on during the second inning of their Cactus League game on Wednesday in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
The Angels’ Tim Anderson fields a base hit by the Dodgers’ Austin Barnes during the second inning of a spring training baseball game, Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Angels starting pitcher Reid Detmers looks away after giving up a run against the Dodgers during the second inning of a spring training baseball game, Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Dodgers outfielder James Outman fields a base hit by the Angels’ Tim Anderson during the second inning of a spring training baseball game, Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Dodgers second baseman Chris Taylor (3) catches a late throw as the Angels’ Tim Anderson steals second during the second inning of a spring training baseball game, Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
The Angels’ Tim Anderson scores on a base hit by Mickey Moniak during the second inning of a spring training baseball game against the Dodgers, Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Angels star Mike Trout waits on deck during the second inning of a spring training baseball game against the Dodgers, Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Angels star Mike Trout smiles toward his dugout while on deck during the second inning of a spring training baseball game against the Dodgers, Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Angels starting pitcher Reid Detmers (48) hands the ball to Manager Ron Washington during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Dodgers, Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Angels third baseman Yoan Moncada throws out the Dodgers’ Miguel Rojas during the third inning of a spring training baseball game, Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Angels star Mike Trout grimaces after striking out against the Dodgers during the third inning of a spring training baseball game, Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Fans wait for autographs prior to a spring training baseball game between the Dodgers and the Angels, Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Angels star Mike Trout signs autographs prior to a spring training baseball game against the Dodgers, Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Fans wait for autographs prior to a spring training baseball game between the Dodgers and the Angels, Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Angels DH Jorge Soler signs an autograph prior to a spring training baseball game against the Dodgers, Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Angels star Mike Trout signs autographs prior to a spring training baseball game against the Dodgers, Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Los Angeles Angels’ Mike Trout stretches prior to a spring training baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
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Angels starting pitcher Reid Detmers throws to the plate during the first inning of their Cactus League game against the Dodgers on Wednesday in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
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THE GAME: The Angels hit a pair of home runs in the first inning before ultimately falling to the Dodgers, 5-3, in a Cactus League game on Wednesday in Tempe, Arizona.
PITCHING REPORT: Left-hander Reid Detmers did not walk a batter while giving up a run over 2⅔ innings and pronounced his progression on track this spring. “It usually takes a while to get some feel, and I feel I’m still searching for some things, but at the same time I’m feeling really good,” Detmers said. Right-handed closer Kenley Jansen pitched a scoreless inning against his former team, setting down Kiké Hernandez on a strikeout. Jansen has a pair of scoreless outings in Cactus League play. Right-hander Chase Silseth gave up three runs with two walks in 1⅓ innings, while right-hander Ben Joyce gave up a hit with a walk and a strikeout in one inning.
HITTING REPORT: Mickey Moniak and Mike Trout hit first-inning home runs off Dodgers right-hander Landon Knack. Trout blistered a line-drive homer to right over the Angels’ bullpen and off the screen of the batting cages. It was Trout’s second home run of the spring, while Moniak hit his first. Shortstop Kevin Newman added an RBI single in the second inning.
DEFENSE REPORT: Trout played six innings in right field, handling multiple chances as he continues to get comfortable in his new position. It was Trout’s sixth Cactus League game, with four in right field and two as the designated hitter. “The plays he made in right field … not surprised; he’s an outfielder and he’s a real good outfielder,” Manager Ron Washington said.
UP NEXT: Angels (RHP Kyle Hendricks) at Mariners (TBD), Thursday, 5:40 p.m., at Peoria Sports Complex, FanDuel Sports Network, 830 AM
