Los Angeles Angels vs. Los Angeles Dodgers

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The Los Angeles Angels vs. Los Angeles Dodgers rivalry, known as the Freeway Series, is an interleague baseball rivalry with significant local interest. It involves two prominent teams from the same metropolitan area, with the Angels in the American League (AL) West and the Dodgers in the National League (NL) West. The series is named after the extensive freeway system connecting their stadiums, Dodger Stadium and Angel Stadium. This rivalry is akin to other notable city-based rivalries like the Subway Series between the Yankees and Mets. The Freeway Series generates considerable excitement due to its local appeal, with both teams drawing large crowds from Southern California. Despite being in different leagues, they play each other annually, fostering a competitive atmosphere. While Dodgers manager Dave Roberts views the rivalry as more geography-driven, it remains a notable event in the baseball calendar. The series has seen periods of dominance by both teams, with the Angels winning more recent season series. The rivalry is enhanced by the proximity of the teams and the shared fan base across Los Angeles and Orange County.