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Dodgers vs Rockies game
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The gist
Dodgers beat Rockies 11-5 on Monday as Ohtani homered twice. The win tightens the NL West race with Dodgers leading by seven games.
Background
The Dodgers entered the series as heavy favorites, holding a 7-3 season advantage over the Rockies. They were coming off a series loss to the Brewers and needed a strong showing to maintain their division lead. The Rockies, despite a poor record, had won four of their last five games.
How it unfolded
- Aug 17, 2026Dodgers and Rockies open a three-game series at Coors Field. Dodgers win 11-5, with Shohei Ohtani hitting two home runs and Blake Snell striking out five over six innings.
- Aug 18, 2026Dodgers win again, 7-6, despite a late Rockies comeback. Ohtani hits his 30th homer of the year.
- Aug 19, 2026Series finale scheduled with Roki Sasaki starting for the Dodgers against Kyle Freeland for the Rockies.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- The Dodgers are expected to dominate the series, given their superior record and the Rockies' struggles against winning teams.
- Bears
- The Rockies have shown resilience, winning four of their last five, and could pull off an upset.