Ohtani's Homer Shines in Pitching Duel, Dodgers Dominate Rays
WHO:
MLB.com - Cedric Mullins struck out to end the game, leaving the bases loaded.
MLB.com - Shane McClanahan walked three batters in the fourth inning of the series finale against the Dodgers.
MLB.com - Shohei Ohtani hit his 15th home run of the season.
MLB.com - Drew Rasmussen has a 2.76 ERA, ranking him among the top pitchers since 2021.
MLB.com - Junior Caminero received 625,520 votes, leading American League third basemen in the All-Star voting.
MLB.com - Tommy Edman was activated from the 60-day injured list by the Dodgers.
MLB.com - Santiago Espinal was designated for assignment by the Dodgers as a corresponding move.
MLB.com - Junior Caminero received 625,520 votes in the first balloting update for the 2026 All-Star Game, leading American League third basemen.
MLB.com - Yandy Díaz received 267,585 votes, ranking third among designated hitters.
MLB.com - Jonathan Aranda received 115,412 votes, ranking eighth among AL first basemen.
MLB.com - Shohei Ohtani, Drew Rasmussen, Justin Wrobleski, Kevin Cash, Dave Roberts, Junior Caminero, Mookie Betts, Max Muncy, Nick Fortes
WHAT:
MLB.com - The Rays lost the series finale against the Dodgers 5-4, completing a three-game sweep.
MLB.com - The Rays scored four runs in the fifth inning against Shohei Ohtani, marking a season-high for earned runs allowed by him in a single inning.
MLB.com - Ohtani's home run was a Statcast-projected 427 feet.
MLB.com - Rasmussen has allowed just one run on nine hits with 29 strikeouts and only one walk over his last three starts, totaling 21 innings.
MLB.com - The Rays have lost 14 of their last 21 games, falling to a 41-29 record.
MLB.com - Edman completed his rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City over the weekend.
MLB.com - Edman has a career OPS of .717 and has been dealing with a lingering right ankle injury.
MLB.com - Shohei Ohtani's home run was a Statcast-projected 427 feet.
MLB.com - Drew Rasmussen has allowed just one run on nine hits with 29 strikeouts and only one walk over his last three starts, totaling 21 innings.
MLB.com - Shohei Ohtani hit a solo home run in the sixth inning, providing the only run in a 1-0 victory for the Dodgers over the Rays.
MLB.com - Drew Rasmussen pitched seven innings, allowing one run on six hits, striking out seven, and throwing a career-high 102 pitches.
NY Post - Justin Wrobleski pitched six scoreless innings, allowing three singles and striking out five.
MLB.com - Ohtani's home run was his 15th of the season and his fourth in the last six games.
MLB.com - The Rays have lost 14 of their last 21 games, falling to a 41-29 record.
WHERE:
MLB.com - The game took place at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
WHEN:
MLB.com - The Rays' series against the Dodgers concluded with the final game on June 18, 2026.
MLB.com - Phase 1 of the All-Star voting will continue until noon ET on June 25, 2026.
MLB.com - Edman was activated on Tuesday.
MLB.com - Phase 1 of the All-Star voting will continue until noon ET on June 25, 2026.
MLB.com - The game was part of a series, with the next game scheduled for June 18, 2026.
WHY:
MLB.com - Manager Kevin Cash noted that the team had some good at-bats but ultimately fell short in the series against the Dodgers.
MLB.com - Ohtani's adjustments at the plate were noted as a reason for his recent success, allowing him to hit the home run.
MLB.com - Edman's return is seen as a significant boost for the Dodgers, who have been dealing with numerous injuries.
MLB.com - Ohtani's adjustments at the plate were noted as a reason for his recent success, allowing him to hit the home run.
HOW:
MLB.com - The Rays loaded the bases in the ninth inning but were unable to score, ending the game with a strikeout.
MLB.com - Rasmussen threw a career-high 102 pitches in his last start.
MLB.com - Edman has been working on his running progression as part of his recovery from ankle surgery.
MLB.com - Justin Wrobleski threw 67 pitches over six innings without issuing a walk, relying heavily on his four-seam fastball and slider.
MLB.com - Wrobleski maintained efficiency with his pitch count, throwing 67 pitches over six innings without issuing a walk.
The Rays lost the series finale against the Dodgers 5 to 4, completing a three-game sweep. Despite a strong fifth inning where they scored four runs against Shohei Ohtani, marking a season-high for earned runs allowed by him in a single inning, the Rays couldn't capitalize in the ninth, loading the bases but ending the game with a strikeout from Cedric Mullins. Manager Kevin Cash acknowledged that while the team had some good at-bats, they ultimately fell short in the series against the Dodgers.