Crew blow out West-leading LAFC for fifth straight win

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Christian Ramirez scored twice against his former team as the streaking Columbus Crew handed host Los Angeles FC their first loss in 11 matches, 5-1 on Saturday.

Ramirez scored in the 38th and 84th minutes, while Cucho Hernandez tallied in the 56th and Diego Rossi four minutes later in the first meeting since the Crew won 2-1 in the MLS Cup on Dec. 9 in Columbus.

The Crew (12-3