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The Los Angeles Dodgers edged the Tampa Bay Rays 4–3 on June 15 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium, staying under the Vegas total of 9.5 in a tight pitching duel. The Dodgers' offense generated just 7 hits but made them count with 2 home runs and 4 RBIs, posting a .787 OPS despite striking out 9 times. Tampa Bay's pitching staff was more dominant in the strikeout column, recording 9 Ks, but surrendered 4 earned runs on 7 hits while walking 2 batters. The Rays managed 8 hits and 1 home run yet could only plate 3 runs, hamstrung by a .720 OPS and limited run production despite 3 walks. Defensively, the Dodgers committed no errors while maintaining control through 3.36 ERA pitching, a defensive advantage that proved decisive in the one-run margin. With the Dodgers improving their run differential and the Rays struggling to convert offensive opportunities, Los Angeles' pitching efficiency will be critical as the division race tightens.
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TB | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
| LAD | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0 |
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Players who scored
Junior CamineroRyan ViladeAustin SlaterMookie BettsMax MuncyKyle TuckerMiguel Rojas
