Dodgers complete sweep of Rays with 5-4 victory at home
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 12:09 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers secured a 5-4 victory against the Tampa Bay Rays on June 17, 2026, completing a three-game sweep at Dodger Stadium. Freddie Freeman delivered a crucial hit in the sixth inning, while Shohei Ohtani faced challenges, allowing four runs during a turbulent fifth inning. The Dodgers' bullpen maintained composure, highlighted by Alex Vesia striking out the final batter to seal the win. The win improved the Dodgers to 48-27 on the season.
- •Dodgers cap off series with three consecutive one-run victories.
- •Freeman's hit in the sixth inning was key for the Dodgers.
- •Ohtani allowed four runs in a difficult fifth inning.
- •Vesia recorded a crucial strikeout to end the game.
- •Dodgers improve to 48-27 on the season after the sweep.
- 12:09 AMYahoo Sports — Ohtani battles, Freeman powers Dodgers to sweep of Rays
"LOS ANGELES — The margin for error was razor-thin all week, and on Wednesday afternoon at Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium, the Dodgers once again found a way to come out on top.
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