Miguel Rojas hits decisive pinch-hit home run for Dodgers against Rays
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Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Miguel Rojas delivered a pinch-hit home run in the seventh inning, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers secure a 4-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on June 15, 2026. This marks Rojas' first home run at home this season and drives the Dodgers to a strong start in their homestand. The game featured a comeback, as Rojas' hit followed a two-run homer by Kyle Tucker that tied the score at three. The Dodgers will face the Rays again in the second game of their three-game series on June 16.
- •Dodgers start their homestand with a win over the Rays.
- •Kyle Tucker and Miguel Rojas both hit home runs.
- •Rojas' home run gave the Dodgers their first lead of the night.
- •Dodgers maintain a lead after strong pitching in late innings.
- •The second game of the series takes place on June 16.
- 5:21 AMYahoo Sports — Miguel Rojas' pinch-hit home run in the 7th lifts the Dodgers to a 4-3 victory over the Rays
- 5:09 AMYahoo Sports — Miguel Rojas propels Dodgers to series-opening win over Rays
- 4:50 AMYahoo Sports — Miguel Rojas hits clutch pinch-hit home run in win over Rays
"Pinch-hitter Miguel Rojas launched a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers erased an early deficit to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 on Monday night in the opener of a six-game homestand. Kyle Tucker hit a three-run homer for the Dodgers and threw out a runner at the plate from right field. Kyle Hurt (2-1) earned the win with a scoreless inning of relief, and Tanner Scott retired the side in order in the ninth for his eighth save.
"Miguel Rojas hammers a pinch-hit home run in the seventh inning to provide the difference in the Dodgers' win over the Rays.
"Home runs from Kyle Tucker and Rojas accounted for all the scoring, four unanswered runs help Dodgers defeat Rays.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 5:21 AMMiguel Rojas' pinch-hit home run in the 7th lifts the Dodgers to a 4-3 victory over the Rays
Pinch-hitter Miguel Rojas launched a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers erased an early deficit to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 on Monday night in the opener of a six-game homestand. Kyle Tucker hit a three-run homer for the Dodgers and threw out a runner at the plate from right field. Kyle Hurt (2-1) earned the win with a scoreless inning of relief, and Tanner Scott retired the side in order in the ninth for his eighth save.
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 5:09 AMMiguel Rojas propels Dodgers to series-opening win over Rays
Miguel Rojas hammers a pinch-hit home run in the seventh inning to provide the difference in the Dodgers' win over the Rays.
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 4:50 AMMiguel Rojas hits clutch pinch-hit home run in win over Rays
Home runs from Kyle Tucker and Rojas accounted for all the scoring, four unanswered runs help Dodgers defeat Rays.
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