MLB Game Preview: Los Angeles Dodgers (49-31) vs. Colorado Rockies (18-61)

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Game Details

  • Matchup: Los Angeles Dodgers (49–31) vs. Colorado Rockies (18–61)
  • Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2025
  • First Pitch: 8:40 PM ET
  • Venue: Coors Field, Denver, CO
  • Broadcast: SportsNet LA, AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain, MLB.TV

Game Context & Series Recap

The Dodgers have won all four meetings against the Rockies this season, including a 9–7 win on Tuesday where Shohei Ohtani and Michael Conforto both homered. Los Angeles has now won 8 of its last 10 games, while Colorado continues to spiral with the worst record in MLB.

The Rockies have lost 12 straight night games against teams with winning records and are just 8–30 at home this season.

Probable Pitchers

Los Angeles Dodgers: Yoshinobu Yamamoto (6–6, 2.76 ERA)

  • Last start: 6.1 IP, 3 ER, 5 K vs. Padres
  • 1.76 ERA in 7 road starts
  • 2–0 with a 4.50 ERA in 3 career appearances vs. Rockies

Colorado Rockies: Chase Dollander (2–7, 6.19 ERA)

  • Last start: 6 IP, 2 ER vs. Nationals
  • 9.48 ERA in 5 home starts
  • Allowed 5+ runs in 3 of last 4 outings at Coors Field

Players to Watch

Los Angeles Dodgers

  • Shohei Ohtani: 27 HR, .627 SLG – 8 HR in last 12 games vs. Rockies
  • Will Smith: .328 AVG, 15 doubles, 42 RBI – team leader in batting average
  • Andy Pages: 14-for-38 (.368), 4 HR, 12 RBI in last 10 games

Colorado Rockies

  • Hunter Goodman: .287 AVG, 14 HR, 48 RBI – team leader in all three categories
  • Jordan Beck: .269 AVG, 10 HR, 15 doubles – emerging power bat
  • Tyler Freeman: 13-for-34 (.382) in last 10 games

Team Stats & Trends

CategoryDodgersRockies
Record49–3118–61
Road/Home Record19–17 (road)8–30 (home)
Team ERA4.295.50 (30th in MLB)
Batting Average.265 (Top 5 MLB).230
Home Runs127 (1st in MLB)77 (10th in NL)
Last 10 Games8–25–5

The Dodgers are 19–4 when they don’t allow a home run. The Rockies are 7–44 when they do.

With Yamamoto on the mound and Ohtani swinging a scorching bat, the Dodgers should cruise to another win. Dollander’s struggles at Coors Field and LA’s elite offense make the Dodgers –1.5 a strong play.

How to Watch Dodgers vs Rockies – June 25, 2025

  • TV Channels: SportsNet LA (Dodgers), AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain (Rockies)
  • Streaming: MLB.TV, FuboTV (regional restrictions may apply)
  • Radio: AM 570 LA Sports (Dodgers), KOA 850 AM (Rockies)

Game Odds

Los Angeles Dodgers      – 340

Colorado Rockies             11

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, June 24, 2025

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