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The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 1–0 on June 16 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium in a pitching-dominated contest that fell well short of the Vegas total of 8.5 runs. The Dodgers' offense managed just 6 hits and 1 run batted in, though they capitalized on their lone home run to secure the victory; their pitcher allowed only 3 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 8 and posting a 3.32 ERA. Tampa Bay's lineup was equally anemic, collecting just 3 hits with 0 home runs and 0 RBIs, striking out 8 times against a Dodgers pitching staff that limited damage despite allowing a walk. The Rays' pitcher struck out 8 Dodgers but surrendered the decisive run on 6 hits, finishing with a 3.92 ERA in the loss. Both teams combined for just 9 hits in a defensive struggle that saw Los Angeles commit 1 error. This low-scoring affair underscores the pitching depth both clubs possess as the season progresses.
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| LAD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
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Players who scored
Shohei Ohtani
