The Los Angeles Dodgers (75-51) will head to Coors Field on Tuesday for an 8:40 p.m. EDT showdown with the Colorado Rockies (50-75). After Shohei Ohtani’s four‑hit performance helped the Dodgers beat Colorado 11-5 on Monday, the club hopes to keep its NL West lead intact.
Pitching matchup
Los Angeles is slated to start right‑hander Eric Lauer (7-6, 4.67 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 63 strikeouts). The Rockies will counter with left‑hander Ryan Feltner (5-6, 5.59 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, 61 strikeouts). The line favors the Dodgers at -192, with the Rockies at +159, and the over/under set at 11½ runs.
Team statistics
The Rockies are 27-33 at home and rank seventh in the National League for on‑base percentage (.323). The Dodgers, meanwhile, boast a 38-25 road record and sit third in the NL with 163 total home runs, averaging 1.3 per game.
This will be the twelfth meeting between the two clubs this season, and the Dodgers hold an 8-3 advantage in the series.
Key performers
Colorado’s power surge comes from Hunter Goodman, who has logged 16 doubles, a triple and 34 home runs this year. Recent form includes a 9-for-28 stretch with three doubles and three homers over the past ten games.
For the Dodgers, Freddie Freeman leads the lineup with a .302 batting average, 29 doubles, a triple, 15 home runs, 54 walks and 58 RBIs. Recent contributions from Andy Pages include a 13-for-38 run with two homers and five RBIs in his last ten games.
Recent form
In their last ten outings, the Rockies have gone 5-5, posting a .234 team batting average and a 5.55 ERA, while being outscored by 11 runs. The Dodgers are 6-4, hitting .229 as a team, with a 2.97 ERA and a three‑run positive differential.
Injury updates
Colorado’s roster continues to be impacted by injuries. Notable absences include Hunter Goodman (day‑to‑day shoulder), Jaden Hill (15‑day IL shoulder), Jose Quintana (60‑day IL elbow), and Kris Bryant (60‑day IL back). The Dodgers also carry a long list of injured players, among them Jake Cousins (60‑day IL elbow), Brock Stewart (15‑day IL shoulder) and Tyler Glasnow (60‑day IL back).
What to watch
With both clubs navigating extensive injury lists, depth will be a deciding factor. The Dodgers will look to capitalize on their potent offense and solid road record, while the Rockies will aim to leverage home‑field familiarity and the on‑base skills of players like Goodman.
Betting lines suggest a close contest, but the Dodgers’ recent offensive outburst and superior road performance give them a slight edge as they seek to widen their lead in the NL West.
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