Latest News About LA 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 edged the Dodgers in a high-scoring slugfest, in a back-and-forth battle and late runs. Rays pulled ahead in late innings, 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, bullpen usage notably influenced the outcome. Stone's early exit as the Dodgers fell behind in a game that featured offense from both sides. Slugfest ends with the Rays prevailing in a tightly contested finish. Late-inning rally capped the night as Tampa Bay secured the win. 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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