Latest News About LA Dodgers vs Rays slugfest recap|Rays edge Dodgers in high-scoring duel|Rays pull ahead as Dodgers rally falls short

Updated 2026-06-18 14:09

The Rays nicked the Dodgers in a high-scoring slugfest, in lead changes and late runs. The Rays surged late, aided by key hits and bullpen performance. Los Angeles threatened late, but came up short to the Rays in the final frames. Offense delivered throughout the matchup, and bullpen decisions notably influenced the outcome. Rookie Gavin Stone struggled early as the Dodgers fell behind in a game that featured offense from both sides. A wild scoring affair ends with the Rays holding on in a tightly contested finish. Late-inning rally capped the night as Tampa Bay took this one. Recap notes a high-octane matchup with offense on display for both teams. Rays bullpen shut the door when needed to seal the victory.

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'We're legit': Full-team effort helps Rays edge LA

ST. PETERSBURG -- Rays reliever Jason Adam's job was already done when Josh Lowe came to the plate with one out in the bottom of the eighth inning on Sunday afternoon at Tropicana Field. After a back-and-forth slugfest with the Dodgers in which no lead felt safe and clean innings

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