MLB Game Preview: Los Angeles Dodgers (71-54) vs. Colorado Rockies (36-89)

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Game Details

  • Time: 8:40 PM ET
  • Venue: Coors Field, Denver, CO
  • Broadcast: SportsNet LA, AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain, ESPN

Team Form & Storylines

Los Angeles Dodgers

  • Record: 71–54 (1st in NL West)
  • Last 10 Games: 5–5
  • Streak: L1
  • Recent Highlight: Dropped Monday’s opener 4–3 on a walk-off single by Warming Bernabel

The Dodgers are looking to snap a four-game road losing streak. Despite the setback, they’ve dominated the season series against Colorado (6–1). Shohei Ohtani continues his MVP-caliber campaign with 43 HR and 81 RBI, while Max Muncy has 4 HR and 9 RBI in his last 10 games. Emmet Sheehan gets the start tonight, bringing a solid 3.86 ERA and 1.23 WHIP.

Colorado Rockies

  • Record: 36–89 (5th in NL West)
  • Last 10 Games: 6–4
  • Streak: W4
  • Recent Highlight: Riding a season-best four-game win streak

The Rockies are playing their best baseball of the year, with a 6–1 stretch over their last seven games. Austin Gomber starts tonight, though he’s winless on the season (0–6, 6.75 ERA). Offensively, Hunter Goodman leads the team with 25 HR and 69 RBI, while Brenton Doyle is 12-for-32 with 3 HR and 8 RBI over his last 10 games.

Probable Starters

TeamPitcherStats
DodgersEmmet Sheehan3–2, 3.86 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 37 K
RockiesAustin Gomber0–6, 6.75 ERA, 1.61 WHIP, 32 K

Key Matchups

PlayerTeamImpact
Shohei OhtaniDodgers43 HR, 81 RBI, 8 triples
Max MuncyDodgers4 HR, 9 RBI last 10 games
Hunter GoodmanRockies.277 AVG, 25 HR, 69 RBI
Brenton DoyleRockies.375 AVG last 10 games

Game Odds

Los Angeles Dodgers      – 280

Colorado Rockies             12

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Monday, August 18, 2025

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