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Tampa Bay defeated Los Angeles 5–2 on May 31 at Tropicana Field in a low-scoring affair that fell well short of the Vegas total line of 1. The Rays' pitching staff limited the Angels to just 2 runs despite allowing 9 hits, while Tampa Bay's offense manufactured enough runs through a combination of 7 hits, 1 home run, and 9 walks to secure the victory. Los Angeles struggled to capitalize on scoring opportunities, managing only 1 RBI despite matching Tampa Bay's hit total, and their pitchers issued 9 walks while posting a 4.72 ERA. The Rays' pitching dominated the strikeout battle with both teams recording 6 strikeouts, but Tampa Bay's disciplined approach at the plate—drawing 9 walks to the Angels' none—proved the decisive factor in run production. The Angels' offensive impotence, reflected in a .314 on-base percentage and .700 OPS, suggests continued struggles in run-scoring efficiency that could compound if the lineup fails to convert more baserunners into runs.