Dodgers vs Giants Player Stats
Dodgers vs Giants Player Stats: May 2026 Series Breakdown
What the Numbers Actually Tell Us
A 2-2 series split sounds like neither team won. But numbers reveal a different story from what the final standings show. When the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants played four games at Oracle Park from May 12 through May 15, 2026, the individual performances on both sides painted a clearer picture of where each franchise actually stands this season.
Shohei Ohtani was electric on the mound. Mookie Betts reminded everyone what a healthy version of himself looks like. Andy Pages continued one of the more quietly impressive breakout seasons in the National League. Meanwhile, the Giants showed they can put up big numbers in one game and disappear in the next.
Here is everything that happened, player by player, game by game.
Series Snapshot
The Giants won Games 1 and 2 by scores of 9-3 and 6-2. The Dodgers answered with back-to-back wins, 4-0 and 5-2. Across four games, Los Angeles scored 14 runs on 32 hits while San Francisco crossed the plate 17 times on 30 hits. The Dodgers’ pitching staff finished with a 3.25 ERA. The Giants’ arms landed at 4.10.
| Team | Wins | Runs | Hits | Home Runs | Batting Avg | ERA |
| Dodgers | 2 | 14 | 32 | 5 | .235 | 3.25 |
| Giants | 2 | 17 | 30 | 4 | .227 | 4.10 |
San Francisco left with the same win total but fewer answers.
Full Player Stats — Los Angeles Dodgers
Hitters
| Player | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG | OPS |
| Andy Pages | 4 | 16 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | .375 | 1.021 |
| Mookie Betts | 3 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | .333 | .944 |
| Freddie Freeman | 4 | 15 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | .333 | .822 |
| Kyle Tucker | 4 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | .286 | .821 |
| Will Smith | 4 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | .231 | .792 |
| Teoscar Hernández | 4 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | .214 | .557 |
| Shohei Ohtani (DH) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
Pitchers
| Player | G | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | ERA | WHIP |
| Shohei Ohtani | 1 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0.00 | 0.86 |
| Emmet Sheehan | 1 | 6.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 3.00 | 1.00 |
| Matt Gage | 2 | 2.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| Evan Phillips | 2 | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4.50 | 1.00 |
Full Player Stats — San Francisco Giants
Hitters
| Player | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG | OPS |
| Willy Adames | 4 | 16 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | .313 | .901 |
| Rafael Devers | 4 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | .286 | .854 |
| Matt Chapman | 4 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | .267 | .833 |
| Drew Gilbert | 3 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | .200 | .533 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | 4 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | .182 | .564 |
Pitchers
| Player | G | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | ERA | WHIP |
| Landen Roupp | 1 | 5.1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5.06 | 1.31 |
| Robbie Ray | 1 | 4.2 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 7.71 | 1.71 |
| Tyler Rogers | 2 | 2.1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3.86 | 1.29 |
| Camilo Doval | 2 | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4.50 | 1.50 |
Source: MLB.com official game logs and Statcast, May 12–15, 2026.
Ohtani’s Start Was the Centerpiece of the Series
On May 14, Shohei Ohtani took the mound and did not give the Giants a single thing to celebrate. Seven scoreless innings. Four hits. Two walks. Eight strikeouts. His ERA across seven starts this season sits at 0.82, which places him in a category almost no pitcher in recent memory has occupied this deep into a season.
The Dodgers chose not to use him at the plate that day — it was the fourth time in 2026 they have kept him in the pitching role only. When Ohtani is pitching like this, that trade-off makes complete sense.
His performance essentially ended the Giants’ chance of a series victory. After going up two games, San Francisco could not touch him, and the momentum swung fully toward Los Angeles entering the final game.
Mookie Betts: Back and Already a Problem
Twenty-six games. That is how long Betts sat out with an oblique strain before this series. Three games back, and he already launched a 414-foot home run in Game 3.
His season numbers are still catching up — a slash line of .171/.244/.351 coming in — but the raw tools were on full display in this series. Over three games: .333 average, .944 OPS, two runs scored, two driven in. There is a significant difference between a Dodger lineup with a fully healthy Betts and one without him. This series was a useful reminder of that.
Andy Pages Is Having a Special Season
No hitter in this series outperformed Pages. Six hits in 16 at-bats. A home run. Three RBIs. A .375 average and 1.021 OPS that led everyone on both rosters.
He entered the series batting .312 with nine home runs. He added to both totals. His defense also factored in — a relay throw from center field in Game 3 cut down a run that would have changed the dynamic of that inning.
Pages is not just succeeding because of youth or athleticism. He is recognizing pitches, working counts, and driving the ball to all fields. The rookie of the year conversation needs to include him.
Kyle Tucker Made His Contract Look Smart
The $240 million deal Tucker signed drew some skepticism early. The May 2026 version of him has quieted most of it. He hit cleanup for the Dodgers throughout this series and delivered: four RBIs, three walks, and a pair of doubles in Game 3 alone.
He has now reached base safely in seven of his last ten games. The deeper value Tucker provides is harder to measure — pitchers cannot pitch around Freeman when Tucker is standing in the on-deck circle. That lineup construction is part of what makes Los Angeles so difficult to contain.
Freeman’s Quiet Consistency Continues to Define Him
No home run in this series. Did not need one. Freeman posted a .333 average over four games with two RBIs, two walks, and even a stolen base — his first of 2026. His May batting average sits at .326.
What Freeman brings to a lineup is not always the flashiest thing on the box score. It is the deep counts, the rarely wasted at-bats, and the professional approach that sets the table for everyone hitting behind him. That has been his value for years, and this series was another example.
Will Smith’s Leadoff Shot Set the Tone in Game 4
In the series finale on May 15, Will Smith did not wait for the game to develop. He led off the first inning with a home run and handed the Dodgers an immediate 1-0 edge they never gave back.
Smith’s season line — .270 batting average, three home runs, 15 RBIs — represents exactly the production the team envisioned when they handed him a 10-year extension worth $140 million. He does his work both at the plate and behind it, and his ability to catch Ohtani’s starts without anything falling apart is a quiet part of why that rotation runs as smoothly as it does.
Teoscar Hernández Finding His Form
From April 7 through May 6, Hernández batted .184 over 24 games. Not good enough for a middle-of-the-order bat. Then this series happened. He came up in a key spot in Game 3 with the Dodgers leading 3-0 and delivered an RBI single that effectively closed the door on any Giants rally.
His season numbers now sit at .269 with five home runs and 20 RBIs. The direction of the trend line is correct. If Hernández is hitting with any consistency, the bottom third of Los Angeles’s lineup becomes far more difficult to navigate for opposing pitching staffs.
The Giants’ Inconsistency Is the Real Story
San Francisco scored nine runs in Game 1 and six in Game 2. Then in the last two games, there were zero and two runs.
They went 0-for-7 with runners in scoring position during Ohtani’s shutout. Their offensive output leaned almost entirely on the top of the order. Adames hit .313 with a homer and four RBIs — good numbers. Chapman delivered a .267 average with three RBIs. But Gilbert and Yastrzemski combined to hit .191. The drop-off after the top three hitters is the core problem facing this roster.
Until the Giants get more production from their outfield and lower portion of the lineup, they will continue struggling to beat elite pitching — exactly the kind they will face in any meaningful October series.
Roupp vs. Sheehan: A Rivalry Within the Rivalry
The series finale gave baseball fans an interesting side story. Landen Roupp (5-3, 3.09 ERA entering the game) started for the Giants. Emmet Sheehan (2-1, 4.79 ERA) took the ball for Los Angeles.
Sheehan was the better pitcher on the day. Six innings, four hits, two earned runs, six strikeouts. Roupp gave up three runs in 5.1 innings before departing. Both are legitimate pieces of their teams’ futures, and their head-to-head matchups over the next few seasons are worth tracking as the rivalry evolves.
Where the All-Time Series Stands
The Dodgers and Giants have played 2,601 games since 1901. The all-time record is split almost perfectly at 1,292-1,292-17. Over the last three seasons, Los Angeles holds an 18-8 advantage. The 2026 season series now sits at 4-4 after this split. They meet again September 12-14 at Dodger Stadium, and those three games will almost certainly have division implications attached.
What These Stats Mean for October
Before May 12, the Dodgers had a 98.7% postseason probability. The Giants sat at 7.7%. Neither number moved dramatically after a split.
But the underlying talent gap that produced those numbers showed up clearly in this series. Los Angeles has three legitimate top-of-rotation starters in Ohtani, Sheehan, and Glasnow. Their lineup has five hitters capable of producing on any given night. San Francisco has two reliable offensive contributors and questions everywhere else.
A trade deadline addition could change the conversation for the Giants. Without one, the gap will widen as the calendar turns to August and September.
Five Things This Series Confirmed
Ohtani is pitching at a historical level. An 0.82 ERA seven starts in is not something that happens often. He is currently baseball’s best pitcher, and it is not very close.
Pages belongs in the rookie of the year discussion. A .375 series average against the Giants is a statement. He entered with a .312 season average and showed no signs of regression.
Betts changes the team. The Dodgers are a good team without him. With a healthy Betts, they become something harder to beat.
The Giants need more bats. Adames and Chapman are legitimate contributors. The roster needs more of them.
This rivalry still brings out the best in both teams. Even a May regular-season series with no imminent playoff implications seemed like something worth keeping an eye on. September will be even better.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who led all hitters in batting average during the May 2026 series?
Andy Pages hit .375 across four games, going 6-for-16 with a home run and three RBIs.
How far did Mookie Betts’ home run travel in Game 3?
Statcast measured the shot at 414 feet to left field — Betts’ third home run of 2026.
What is Ohtani’s ERA after his start against San Francisco?
The seven scoreless innings lowered his season ERA to 0.82 across seven starts.
Which Giants pitcher was most effective in this series?
Tyler Rogers posted the strongest numbers among San Francisco’s staff with a 3.86 ERA and a WHIP of 1.29 across 2.1 innings.
When do these two teams play next?
On September 12–14, 2026, a three-game series will take place at Dodger Stadium.
Where can I find complete box scores for every game?
MLB.com’s game logs and Baseball Reference both carry full box scores and Statcast data for every game in this series.
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