The Colorado Rockies and Los Angeles Dodgers are set to face off in the second game of their three-game series on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers took the series opener with a 5-3 victory, powered by Mookie Betts’ two-run homer and Shohei Ohtani’s solo shot. The Rockies will look to bounce back and snap their four-game losing streak.
Game Details
- Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2025
- Time: 10:10 PM ET
- Location: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
- TV Broadcast: SportsNet LA, COLR
- Live Stream: Available on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
Team Overview & Recent Form
Los Angeles Dodgers (12-6)
The Dodgers have been one of the strongest teams in the National League early in the season, winning 11 of their last 17 games. Their offense has been explosive, ranking second in MLB with 31 home runs. Los Angeles will send Landon Knack to the mound, looking to improve his 1-0 record.
- Key Players:
- Mookie Betts – Hit a two-run homer in Monday’s win.
- Shohei Ohtani – Crushed a 408-foot solo home run in the fifth inning.
- Landon Knack (1-0, 10.38 ERA) – Expected to start, looking to bounce back from a rough outing.
- Strengths:
- Power Hitting: The Dodgers rank second in MLB with 31 home runs.
- Elite Pitching: Los Angeles ranks sixth in MLB with 9.4 strikeouts per nine innings.
- Weaknesses:
- Strikeout Concerns: The Dodgers average 8.6 strikeouts per game, ranking 24th in MLB.
- Pitching Consistency: Knack has struggled, allowing five earned runs in his last outing.
Colorado Rockies (3-13)
The Rockies have struggled early in the season, sitting last in the NL West. They have lost six of their last seven games, but they finally broke their scoreless streak in Monday’s loss. Colorado will send Ryan Feltner to the mound, looking to improve his 0-0 record.
- Key Players:
- Hunter Goodman – Hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning of Monday’s loss.
- Kyle Farmer – Drove in a run with an RBI double in the sixth inning.
- Ryan Feltner (0-0, 2.81 ERA) – Expected to start, boasting 16 strikeouts in 16⅔ innings.
- Strengths:
- Pitching Depth: Feltner has been solid, holding opponents to a 2.81 ERA.
- Disciplined Batting: The Rockies rank 21st in MLB in batting average (.219).
- Weaknesses:
- Offensive Struggles: Colorado ranks 26th in MLB in home runs (10 total).
- Strikeout Concerns: The Rockies average 6.8 strikeouts per nine innings, worst in MLB.
Matchup Analysis & Prediction
- Dodgers’ Power vs. Rockies’ Pitching: Los Angeles’ slugging ability will be tested against Colorado’s rotation.
- Key Battle: Mookie Betts vs. Ryan Feltner—Betts has been dominant, while Feltner is looking to contain the Dodgers’ lineup.
- X-Factor: Hunter Goodman—If Goodman continues his hot streak, the Rockies could have the edge.
Colorado Rockies 8.5
Los Angeles Dodgers – 325
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, April 14, 2025
