Latest News About 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

Rays nicked the Dodgers in a high-scoring slugfest, with a back-and-forth battle and late runs. Rays pulled ahead in late innings, thanks to clutch hits and bullpen performance. Los Angeles threatened late, but came up short to the Rays in the final frames. Offense delivered throughout the matchup, bullpen usage notably influenced the outcome. Stone's early exit as the Dodgers tried to keep up in a game that featured offense from both sides. Slugfest ends with the Rays holding on 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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