Venue: Coors Field, Denver, CO
First Pitch: 8:40 PM ET
Broadcast: SportsNet LA, COLR, ESPN+
Match Overview
The Dodgers, leading the NL West, head to Denver looking to snap a three-game road losing streak. The Rockies, buried in last place, have dropped all six meetings against LA this season. With Coors Field’s hitter-friendly conditions, expect fireworks—especially from Shohei Ohtani and Teoscar Hernández.
Pitching Matchup
| Team | Starter | Record | ERA | WHIP | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | Yoshinobu Yamamoto | 10-8 | 2.70 | 1.08 | 145 |
| Rockies | Kyle Freeland | 3-12 | 5.18 | 1.48 | 80 |
- Yamamoto has dominated Colorado in three career starts, including two wins by a combined 18 runs.
- Freeland has a 5.47 xERA and ranks in the bottom percentile for expected batting average (.307), making him vulnerable to LA’s power bats.
Team Trends & Stats
| Category | Dodgers | Rockies |
|---|---|---|
| Last 10 Games | 5-5 | 5-5 |
| Batting Avg | .233 | .271 |
| Team ERA | 3.68 | 5.75 |
| Road/Home Record | 30-29 | 19-43 |
| Season Series | Dodgers lead 6–0 | — |
- LA has outscored opponents by 12 runs over its last 10 games.
- Colorado has been outscored by 11 runs in the same span and ranks 21st in MLB in home runs.
Players to Watch
- Dodgers:
- Shohei Ohtani: 43 HR, 80 RBI, 8 triples
- Teoscar Hernández: .308 AVG vs LHP, 4 HR, 10 RBI in last 10 games
- Freddie Freeman: .300 AVG, 29 doubles, 15 HR
- Rockies:
- Hunter Goodman: .277 AVG, 25 HR, 69 RBI
- Jordan Beck: .275 AVG, 22 doubles, 14 HR
- Mickey Moniak: .262 AVG, 18 HR
Game Odds
Los Angeles Dodgers – 305
Colorado Rockies 11
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Sunday, August 17, 2025
