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Dodgers Rally 4-3, Rojas Pinch-Hit Hero

6/16/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 4–3 on June 15, 2026, after rallying from a 3–0 deficit in the series opener.
Pinch-hitter Miguel Rojas delivered a seventh-inning tiebreaking solo home run, his first pinch-hit homer of the season and second of his career.
Kyle Tucker’s three-run homer sparked the comeback.
Reliever Kyle Hurt earned the win as Tanner Scott logged his eighth save.

History

Historical Context

Boston’s 2004 ALCS comeback over the New York Yankees, the only MLB team to overturn a 0-3 deficit and the highest-scoring seven-game series at 86 runs, reshaped postseason strategy. Inspired by that precedent, the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2026 rallied from a 3-0 hole, using clutch pinch-hits to force a Game 7 and clinch the series.

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Story summary

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 4–3 on June 15, 2026, after rallying from a 3–0 deficit in the series opener.
Pinch-hitter Miguel Rojas delivered a seventh-inning tiebreaking solo home run, his first pinch-hit homer of the season and second of his career.
Kyle Tucker’s three-run homer sparked the comeback.
Reliever Kyle Hurt earned the win as Tanner Scott logged his eighth save.

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