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Tampa Bay Rays Look to Even the Score in Final Game Against Los Angeles Dodgers

On Sunday afternoon, the Tampa Bay Rays will face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the final game of their series at Dodgers Stadium. Shane Baz will start for the Rays, while Gavin Stone will take the mound for the Dodgers. The Rays won two of three in their previous series against the Dodgers and will look to even the score in this game. The Dodgers are currently favored to win with an opening line of -196. The game is scheduled for 4:10 PM Eastern time.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rays +174 | Dodgers -196
• Spread: Rays +1.5 (-130) | Dodgers -1.5 (+110)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 66%.

Tampa Bay vs Los Angeles Stats

Tampa Bay Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays suffered a 7-3 defeat to the Los Angeles Dodgers in their previous game, with reliever Colin Poche giving up a walk-off grand slam to Shohei Ohtani in the ninth inning. Starter Tyler Alexander pitched 4.1 innings, allowing three earned runs. Christopher Morel and Junior Caminero hit home runs for the Rays, but the offense struggled, striking out 13 times. The team has had difficulty scoring runs recently, with three runs or less in four of their last five games. Baz will make his first appearance against the Dodgers on Sunday, coming off a win in his previous start. Catcher Ben Rortvedt is on the paternity list. The Rays are currently ranked 28th in offense, 13th in defense, and have a 64-63 record this season.

Los Angeles Dodgers Analysis

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 7-3 on Friday, extending their winning streak to five games. Shohei Ohtani hit a game-winning grand slam in the ninth inning, becoming the fastest player in MLB history to reach 40 home runs and 40 stolen bases in a season. Third baseman Enrique Hernandez also contributed with a home run. Pitchers Michael Kopech and Bobby Miller played key roles in the victory, with the Dodgers' pitching staff performing well in recent games. Manager Dave Roberts praised Ohtani's performance as dramatic and memorable. Catcher Austin Barnes is sidelined with an undisclosed injury. The Dodgers rank 8th overall with a strong offense and defense, boasting a 76-52 record. Tampa Bay has struggled against Los Angeles in their recent matchups.

Tampa Bay Rays Primed for Victory Against Dodgers in Final Game of Series

The Tampa Bay Rays demonstrated a strong offensive performance against the Dodgers pitching staff in their previous three-game series, boasting an impressive .345 batting average and .545 slugging percentage. This trend continued as they scored nine or more runs in two out of the three games. Furthermore, the Rays have displayed consistent success on the road, winning all but one of their last four series. With a solid pitching performance demonstrated by ranking 13th in ERA at 3.91, Tampa Bay is expected to maintain control over the contest, limiting the Dodgers' ability to advance runners. On the other hand, the Dodgers have struggled in covering the spread, resulting in a less than favorable record. Taking into account Baz's recent success on the mound and Stone's previous defeat against the Rays, statistical analysis strongly leans towards a Tampa Bay victory in the final game of the series. It is recommended to favor the Rays for this matchup.

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