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- Updated: July 27, 2016
LOS ANGELES — Matt Moore allowed one unearned run in 6 2/3 innings and Evan Longoria slugged a two-run homer in a three-run fourth inning as the Rays beat the Dodgers on Wednesday, 3-1, for the franchise’s first win at Dodger Stadium.
Moore (7-7), subject of trade speculation, struck out five and walked four in his 10th consecutive start of at least six innings. Moore issued a leadoff walk in the seventh and got the next two outs before being replaced by reliever Kevin Jepsen, ending the lefty’s day at 98 pitches. Jepsen got Howie Kendrick to pop up in foul territory, and Rays first baseman Logan Morrison jumped over the railing and into the stands to make the catch and end the inning.
Dodgers starter Brandon McCarthy struck out seven but lasted only four innings, his shortest of five starts since returning from Tommy John surgery. It also was his first loss as a Dodger after winning his first five decisions.
The Dodgers scored first in the most unlikely way possible — on A.J. …
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