Dodgers 6, Angels 4
ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Corey Seager's RBI double in the sixth inning ignited a four-run rally to help lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 6-4 win over the Los Angeles Angels Tuesday night at Angel Stadium.
It was the Dodgers' eighth win in a row over the Angels.
The 21-year-old shortstop had two hits to continue his fast start in the majors since his call-up on Sept. 3 -- he is hitting .381 (8 for 21) in his first six games.
Seager also made his first two big league errors, both coming in the seventh inning and making Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw work a little harder. Ultimately, it wasn't something Kershaw couldn't handle.
Seager mishandled a ground ball by Angels shortstop Erick Aybar with one out, then booted a grounder by catcher Chris Iannetta later in the inning. The second error loaded the bases for the Angels with two out.
Kershaw committed a balk, allowing one run to score, then walked No. 9 hitter Taylor Featherston to reload the bases.
That brought up right fielder Kole Calhoun, who homered off Kershaw in the first inning and represented the tying run. Kershaw, though, struck out Calhoun on three pitches to end the threat and spark the end of the night for frustrated Angels manager Mike Scioscia.
Calhoun tried to check his swing on strike-three, but third-base umpire Tripp Gibson said Calhoun went around. Scioscia yelled at Gibson from the dugout and was ejected, before Scioscia went onto the field to argue some more in between innings.
The loss knocked the Angels 4 1/2 games behind the Texas Rangers in the race for the American League second wild-card spot. The Dodgers, meanwhile, maintained their 8 1/2-game lead over the San Francisco Giants in the National League West, reducing their magic number to 16.
Kershaw (13-6) earned the victory after allowing two runs (one earned) on four hits and two walks while striking out eight. Angels starter Andrew Heaney (6-3) got the loss, giving up five runs on six hits and three walks in five-plus innings.
Third baseman David Freese had three hits for the Angels, including an RBI double in the ninth inning that knocked reliever Pedro Baez out of the game. Kenley Jansen came in and finished the game for his 31st save.
Left fielder Justin Ruggiano had two hits for the Dodgers, including a home run leading off the game.
Right fielder Kole Calhoun homered off Kershaw to tie the game at 1-1. Calhoun also homered off Dodgers pitcher Zack Greinke on Monday, and he became the first player in the majors to homer off the Dodgers' top two starters this season.
The Dodgers broke the tie in the third inning after designated hitter Alex Guerrero led off with a walk. One out later, Guerrero went to third on a ground-rule double by Ruggiano, then scored on a wild pitch by Heaney to make it 2-1.
NOTES: Results of the MRI exam on the right foot of Angels 1B/DH Albert Pujols showed inflammation but nothing more. He began taking anti-inflammatory medication on Monday and reported feeling better, but Pujols is expected to DH the rest of the season. ... Results of the MRI exam on the left shoulder of Dodgers C Yasmani Grandal showed inflammation and some buildup of fluid but nothing more serious. He is listed as day-to-day but was not in the starting lineup. ... The Angels called up 3B Kyle Kubitza and OF Daniel Robertson from Triple-A Salt Lake, increasing their roster to 35. ... Dodgers 2B Howie Kendrick, out since Aug. 10 with a sore left hamstring, hit in a simulated game off a minor league pitcher before the game but is still not able to run at full speed.