Freeman hits two-run homer as Dodgers complete sweep of Rays
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 10:11 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Freddie Freeman hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 on Wednesday. This victory secured a three-game series sweep for the Dodgers. Shohei Ohtani, despite allowing four runs, saw Freeman's homer reclaim the lead after trailing 4-2 in the fifth inning. Alex Vesia closed the game by striking out Cedric Mullins with the bases loaded in the ninth. The Dodgers will face the Orioles next after an off day, while the Rays are set to begin a series against Washington.
- •Freeman's homer came off reliever Kevin Kelly in the sixth inning.
- •Ohtani struck out five but allowed four runs in six innings.
- •Dodgers scored two runs in the fourth to take the early lead.
- •Rays had a four-run fifth inning to briefly take the lead.
- •Vesia secured his third save by striking out Mullins in the ninth.
- 10:11 PMYahoo Sports — Freeman’s go-ahead 2-run homer rescues banged-up Ohtani in Dodgers' 5-4 win over Rays
- 10:02 PMYahoo Sports — Freddie Freeman’s go-ahead blast helps Dodgers complete sweep
"Freddie Freeman hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth inning after the Tampa Bay Rays scored four runs off a banged-up Shohei Ohtani in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 5-4 win on Wednesday. Freeman's 407-foot shot to center off reliever Kevin Kelly (4-3) rescued Ohtani, who trailed 4-2 after giving up five hits and four runs in the fifth. The Dodgers swept the three-game series, just their second-ever sweep of the Rays and first since August 2013.
"Shohei Ohtani allows a season-high four runs, but Freeman’s home run gave him a victory as Dodgers win 5-4.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 10:11 PMFreeman’s go-ahead 2-run homer rescues banged-up Ohtani in Dodgers' 5-4 win over Rays
Freddie Freeman hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth inning after the Tampa Bay Rays scored four runs off a banged-up Shohei Ohtani in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 5-4 win on Wednesday. Freeman's 407-foot shot to center off reliever Kevin Kelly (4-3) rescued Ohtani, who trailed 4-2 after giving up five hits and four runs in the fifth. The Dodgers swept the three-game series, just their second-ever sweep of the Rays and first since August 2013.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 10:02 PMFreddie Freeman’s go-ahead blast helps Dodgers complete sweep
Shohei Ohtani allows a season-high four runs, but Freeman’s home run gave him a victory as Dodgers win 5-4.
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