Game Recap
Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman homered in the Dodgers’ seven-run first inning, and Los Angeles held on for an 8-7 victory over the Colorado Rockies. Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman homered in the Dodgers’ seven-run first inning, and Los Angeles held on for an 8-7 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday night.
Key Performances
Andy Pages drove in three runs and Austin Barnes had a two-run double for the Dodgers, who blew most of an early 7-1 lead before their bullpen secured the series sweep with six innings of three-hit ball. Michael Toglia hit a grand slam and Mickey Moniak also homered in the third inning for the Rockies, who have lost 33 of 43 to Los Angeles.
Notable Plays
Ohtani delivered a 448-foot leadoff homer to the back row of the right-field bleachers on the fourth pitch by Germán Márquez (0-3), and the reigning NL MVP added an RBI single that chased Márquez while the Dodgers batted around in the first.
But right-hander Bobby Miller struggled in his Dodgers season debut. The touted prospect who couldn’t seize a golden chance to make LA’s injury-plagued rotation last season yielded six runs and eight hits in three innings against Colorado, striking out seven.
Turn of Events
Toglia interrupted his dismal start to the season with his second career slam in the third, and Moniak added a solo shot four pitches later. Ben Casparius (1-0) pitched three innings of two-hit relief. The last-place Rockies went 0-6 on their Southern California road trip, dropping to 3-15 this season.
Key Moment
Tanner Scott allowed a single but struck out three Rockies in the ninth for his sixth save. He threw all 11 of his pitches for strikes.
Key Stat
Colorado scored more runs than it managed in the first five games of this trip combined (5).
Up Next
Yoshinobu Yamamoto (2-1, 1.23 ERA) pitches for the Dodgers at Texas on Friday. Chase Dollander (1-1, 5.06) starts for the Rockies at home against Washington.
Conclusion
The Dodgers’ victory marked a successful series sweep against the Rockies, with Shohei Ohtani’s impressive 448-foot homer setting the tone for the game. Despite a strong comeback from the Rockies, the Dodgers’ bullpen managed to secure the win.
FAQs
Q: Who homered in the Dodgers’ seven-run first inning?
A: Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman homered in the Dodgers’ seven-run first inning.
Q: What was the final score of the game?
A: The final score was 8-7 in favor of the Dodgers.
Q: Who pitched for the Dodgers in their season debut?
A: Bobby Miller pitched for the Dodgers in their season debut.
Q: What was the result of the Rockies’ Southern California road trip?
A: The Rockies went 0-6 on their Southern California road trip.
