First Pitch: 7:10 PM PT
Venue: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
Capacity: 56,000
Surface: Grass
Broadcast: AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain, Spectrum SportsNet LA, MLB.TV
WEATHER REPORT — DODGER STADIUM (LOS ANGELES, CA)
- Temperature: 72°F at first pitch
- Wind: 6–9 mph out to left‑center
- Humidity: 58%
- Chance of Rain: <5%
- Ballpark Impact: Slightly hitter‑friendly for RH power; warm air + light tailwind helps carry to the gaps.
INJURY REPORT
Colorado Rockies
- Kris Bryant — IL (back)
- Ezequiel Tovar — ACTIVE (minor wrist soreness)
- Nolan Jones — QUESTIONABLE (hamstring tightness)
- Kyle Freeland — IL (shoulder)
- Daniel Bard — IL (forearm)
Los Angeles Dodgers
- Mookie Betts — ACTIVE (rest day Tuesday)
- Freddie Freeman — ACTIVE (minor ankle soreness)
- Will Smith — ACTIVE (hand bruise)
- Walker Buehler — IL (elbow)
- Bobby Miller — IL (shoulder)
TEAM RECORDS & RECENT FORM
Colorado Rockies (20–36)
- Last 10 games: 3–7
- Road record: 7–20
- Run differential: –72
- Strength: Young hitters showing flashes
- Weakness: Starting pitching, bullpen, defense, road performance
Colorado has lost 6 of its last 8 and continues to struggle away from Coors Field.
Los Angeles Dodgers (35–20)
- Last 10 games: 7–3
- Home record: 19–9
- Run differential: +68
- Strength: Elite lineup, strong rotation, deep bullpen
- Weakness: Occasional bullpen volatility
The Dodgers have won 5 of their last 6 and are rolling behind dominant pitching and consistent offense.
STARTING PITCHING MATCHUP
Tomoyuki Sugano — RHP, Rockies
- 2026 ERA: 4.92
- WHIP: 1.39
- K/BB: 2.5
- Last 3 starts: 15.1 IP, 12 ER, 10 K
- Pitch mix: 92 mph 4‑seam, slider, splitter, curve
Sugano relies on command and sequencing. When he’s sharp, he induces weak contact; when he’s off, he’s very hittable.
Concern: Dodgers crush soft‑tossing righties, especially Betts, Freeman, and Smith.
Shohei Ohtani — RHP, Dodgers
- 2026 ERA: 2.84
- WHIP: 1.05
- K/BB: 4.7
- Last 3 starts: 19.0 IP, 6 ER, 27 K
- Pitch mix: 98 mph 4‑seam, splitter, slider, cutter
Ohtani has been dominant, generating elite swing‑and‑miss with his splitter and slider. His command has improved each month.
Concern: Rockies’ left‑handed bats (Jones, Montero) hit splitters better than most — but only if they’re healthy and locked in.
KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS
1. Mookie Betts (LAD) vs. Tomoyuki Sugano
- Betts vs RHP: .305 AVG, .540 SLG
- Sugano’s fastball velocity is in Betts’ wheelhouse
- Betts has 3 HR in his last 6 games
Edge: Dodgers
2. Freddie Freeman (LAD) vs. Sugano’s Splitter
- Freeman vs splitters: .320 AVG
- Sugano’s splitter is inconsistent
- Freeman thrives at Dodger Stadium in night games
Edge: Dodgers
3. Ezequiel Tovar (COL) vs. Ohtani’s Slider
- Tovar struggles vs high‑spin sliders
- Ohtani’s slider is generating a 43% whiff rate
Edge: Dodgers
4. Ryan McMahon (COL) vs. Ohtani’s Fastball
- McMahon vs 97+ mph: .260 AVG, .480 SLG
- Not a bad matchup, but Ohtani’s command is too sharp
Edge: Dodgers
SERIES HISTORY
- 2026 season series: Dodgers lead 2–0
- Last 20 meetings: Dodgers 15, Rockies 5
- At Dodger Stadium since 2023: Dodgers 18–7
- Average runs per game: 9.4
The Dodgers have dominated this matchup for years.
BETTING TRENDS
Colorado Rockies
- 2–6 last 8 games
- 1–7 last 8 road games
- Over is 6–3 in last 9 games
Los Angeles Dodgers
- 7–3 last 10 games
- 6–1 last 7 home games
- Under is 5–2 in last 7 Ohtani starts
Head‑to‑Head
- Dodgers are 8–2 in last 10 meetings
- Over is 5–2 in last 7
- First‑five innings Under is 6–3 in last 9
GAME ODDS
Colorado Rockies 8
Los Angeles Dodgers – 385
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, May 26, 2026
