FREDDIE FREEMAN went 2-for-4 in the Dodgers’ 3-0 win over the White Sox (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Dodgers whitewash White Sox

After a day off, the Los Angeles Dodgers got back to playing and winning with a 3-0 victory Monday over the White Sox in Chicago.

James Paxton pitched five strong innings as the starter, giving up just three hits. He struck out six batters and walked three. Dan Hudson (4-1) got the win in relief.

Miguel Rojas and Freddie Freeman each batted 2-for-4 as the Blue Crew improved its record to 49-31, still in first place in the National League West, nine games ahead of the San Diego Padres.

Angels awe the Athletics

Playing the next-to-last place team in Major League Baseball is one way to build your resume and add to your win column, and that’s just what the Los Angeles Angels did in Oakland Monday night.

The Halos bested the A’s 5-1, led by a strong pitching performance by Griffin Canning (3-8), who went seven innings. He was touched for just five hits and the one run. He struck out five batters and walked one. At bat, Taylor Ward hit a two-run homer, his 13th round-tripper of the season. Zach Neto went 2-for-4 and scored a run.

After the win, the Angels are 31-46 and remain in fourth place in the American League West.