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Dodgers, Angels tie in final exhibition game

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The Angels' Albert Pujols, right, is congratulated by Yunel Escobar for a two-run home run, as Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes watches during the third inning of an exhibition baseball game, Saturday, April 1, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

LOS ANGELES -- There is no ramping up to baseball’s regular season. The final exhibition game does not count in the standings; the next one does.

A 4-4 tie between the Dodgers and Angels in the final Freeway Series game Saturday did not count, and Dodgers pitcher Brandon McCarthy took full advantage.