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Rushing walk-off beats Orioles as Betts nears 300 HRs

6/20/2026

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Summary

Story summary

On June 19, 2026, Dalton Rushing’s walk-off single drove in Alex Call and Ryan Ward after a throw bounced off catcher Samuel Basallo, giving the Dodgers a 6-5 win over the Orioles.
Mookie Betts hit his 299th career homer off Ryan Helsley, narrowing the gap to 5-4.
Blake Treinen earned the win, moving L.A. to 49-27, improving to 4-1.
Starter Roki Sasaki allowed three runs in 5 2/3 innings and received a no-decision.

History

Historical Context

After the Dodgers clinched the 1978 National League West with Steve Garvey’s ninth-inning walk-off single—securing their 92nd win and a three-game lead over San Diego—the club built a reputation for late-inning heroics. On June 19 2026, Dalton Rushing repeated that pattern, delivering a walk-off single that lifted Los Angeles past the Baltimore Orioles 6-5, reinforcing the franchise’s clutch legacy.

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Story summary

On June 19, 2026, Dalton Rushing’s walk-off single drove in Alex Call and Ryan Ward after a throw bounced off catcher Samuel Basallo, giving the Dodgers a 6-5 win over the Orioles.
Mookie Betts hit his 299th career homer off Ryan Helsley, narrowing the gap to 5-4.
Blake Treinen earned the win, moving L.A. to 49-27, improving to 4-1.
Starter Roki Sasaki allowed three runs in 5 2/3 innings and received a no-decision.

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