Dodgers overpower A's 9-3 in series opener in Sacramento

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Last updated Jun 30, 2026

Dodgers overpower A's 9-3 in series opener in Sacramento
Summary

The Los Angeles Dodgers secured a 9-3 victory over the Oakland Athletics in Sacramento on June 29, 2026. An early offensive push saw the Dodgers scoring three runs in the second inning, highlighted by Dalton Rushing's contributions. After a back-and-forth inning, Max Muncy's home run leveled the score, leading to further runs from Andy Pages and Shohei Ohtani. The A's attempted a late rally in the ninth but could not convert with runners in scoring position. The teams meet again for the next game on June 30 at 6:40 p.m. PT.

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  • Dodgers scored three runs in the second inning
  • Max Muncy hit a homer to tie the game
  • Shohei Ohtani hit a three-run home run
  • A's attempted a ninth-inning rally
  • Teams will play again on June 30
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The Los Angeles Dodgers took a 9-3 win over the Athletics on Tuesday, winning their three-game series against the AL squad.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers took advantage of a favorable hitting environment in Sacramento, beating the A's on Tuesday, 9-3.

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