MLB Game Preview: Los Angeles Dodgers (49-31) vs. Colorado Rockies (18-62)

With the Dodgers dominating the season series 5–0 and the Rockies reeling from a league-worst record, this NL West clash offers a clear contrast in momentum and expectations.

Game Details

• Matchup: Los Angeles Dodgers (49–31) vs. Colorado Rockies (18–62)
• Venue: Coors Field, Denver, CO
• Time: 3:10 PM ET
• Broadcast: SportsNet LA, AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain

Starting Pitchers

Dodgers: Clayton Kershaw (3–0, 3.31 ERA)

The veteran lefty continues to defy age, posting a 3.31 ERA across seven starts. Kershaw has allowed just two earned runs in each of his last two outings and boasts a .252 opponent batting average. He’s 5–0 in his last five starts against Colorado.

Rockies: Austin Gomber (0–1, 8.38 ERA)

Gomber has struggled mightily in limited action this season. In his last start, he surrendered 9 earned runs over 4.2 innings against Arizona. Opponents are hitting .341 against him, and he’ll face MLB’s most potent offense in the Dodgers.

Players to Watch

Los Angeles Dodgers

• Shohei Ohtani: Leads the team with 27 home runs and a .627 slugging percentage. He’s riding a two-game hitting streak and ranks top-3 in MLB in slugging.
• Andy Pages: Batting .368 over his last 10 games with 4 HRs and 12 RBIs.
• Mookie Betts: Continues to set the tone atop the lineup with elite OBP and baserunning.

Colorado Rockies

• Jordan Beck: Hitting .269 with 10 HRs, 15 doubles, and 28 RBIs.
• Tyler Freeman: 13-for-34 over his last 10 games, showing signs of consistency.
• Bobby Witt Jr. (if active): Remains the Rockies’ most dynamic offensive threat.

Key Stats & Trends

• Dodgers are 19–4 when not allowing a home run.
• Rockies are 8–30 at home and have lost 9 of their last 11 games.
• Los Angeles leads MLB in home runs (125), slugging (.463), and runs scored (451).
• Colorado ranks 27th in runs scored and 23rd in home runs.