ARLINGTON, Texas — The Rays fell to the Dodgers in Game 1 of the World Series on Tuesday night.
Los Angeles started the scoring with a Cody Bellinger two-run home run in the 4th inning, gaining a lead they would never relinquish.
Kevin Kiermaier had two RBI’s on the night, one from a solo homer in the 5th.
However, the Dodgers' bats were relentless as Los Angeles added four more runs in the 5th inning and added a couple more in the 6th.
The Rays tried to rally in the 7th but came up short.
The final was 8-3, here’s how it played out:
11:39 p.m.
Rays fall short in Game 1.
10:56 p.m.
Mike Brosseau and Kevin Kiermaier drive in a couple of runs in the 7th. Dodgers lead 8-3.
10:37 p.m.
Max Muncy drove in another in the 6th to make it 8-1 Dodgers.
10:32 p.m.
Mookie Betters homers in the 6th. It's now 7-1 Dodgers.
10:29 p.m.
The Dodgers have taken complete control of this game. Six Dodgers came across to score in the 4th and the 5th inning.
It's now 6-1 Dodgers.
10:07 p.m.
Kevin Cash goes to his bullpen as Glasnow gives up two more runs in the bottom of the 5th inning.
It's now 4-1 Dodgers.
9:47 p.m.
The Rays make it a 2-1 deficit after a solo shot off the bat of Kevin Kiermaier. It's now 2-1 Dodgers in the 5th.
9:27 p.m.
Cody Bellinger hits a two-run homerun in the bottom of the 4th to put the Dodgers on top 2-0.
9:13 p.m.
Tyler Glasnow strikes out the side in the 3rd inning. He now has five on the night.
8:50 p.m.
The Dodgers recorded their first hit of the night on a single by Chris Taylor in the bottom of the 2nd inning with two outs.
We're scoreless.
8:14 p.m.
Yandy Diaz leads off the game with a base hit to right field and the World Series is officially underway!
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Dodgers Game 1 Lineup:
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