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

Updated 2026-06-18 14:09

Rays pulled ahead of the Dodgers in a high-scoring slugfest, in lead changes and late-inning runs. The Rays surged late, aided by key hits and bullpen performance. Dodgers mounted threats, but came up short to the Rays in the final frames. Both lineups delivered throughout the matchup, and bullpen decisions notably influenced the outcome. Rookie Gavin Stone struggled early as the Dodgers tried to keep up in a game that featured bats provided plenty of run support. A wild scoring affair ends with the Rays prevailing in a tightly contested finish. Late rallying capped the night as Tampa Bay took this one. Summary notes a high-octane matchup with offense on display for both teams. Rays bullpen delivered critical outs 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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