Dodgers Face Rockies as Road Challenges Continue

LOS ANGELES, CA – The Los Angeles Dodgers won their first game against the Colorado Rockies in a three-game series. With the season winding down, L.A. aims to enhance their 19-17 record on the road this year as they prepare for the second game on Wednesday night.

Hyeseong Kim sits out for the second consecutive game, while catcher Will Smith takes a break today. Dalton Rushing is set to start in Smith’s place, batting ninth in the lineup.

The Dodgers will be up against Rockies pitcher Chase Dollander, who struggles this season with a 6.19 ERA and a 2-7 record. In 56.2 innings, he has struck out 48 batters and walked 25 while allowing 14 home runs.

The Los Angeles lineup features slugger Shohei Ohtani at designated hitter, along with notable players like Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, and Max Muncy. In the meantime, rookie Dalton Rushing will look to make an impact from the leadoff spot.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto, boasting a 2.76 ERA through 15 starts, is set to pitch for the Dodgers. Over 84.2 innings, he recorded 95 strikeouts and only 30 walks, demonstrating solid performance well above the league average.

The Dodgers face off against the Rockies on June 25 at 5:40 p.m. PT/8:40 p.m. ET. Fans can catch the action live on SNLA.