Dustin May Dominates as Dodgers Defeat Rockies 5-3

LOS ANGELES — Dustin May delivered a stellar performance on Monday night, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 5-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium. May allowed just one run and three hits over six innings, helping the Dodgers snap a two-game losing streak before a sellout crowd of 52,693.

The game began ominously for May when a bumblebee flew under his cap and into his eye just before he was due to throw a warm-up pitch. Despite this unusual distraction, May quickly recovered to maintain his early-season dominance, striking out seven batters while walking none and throwing only 76 pitches, 52 of which were strikes.

The Dodgers’ offense came alive, with the top four batters — Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, and Will Smith — combining for nine hits in 17 at-bats, including two home runs and five RBIs. The game’s momentum shifted early when Betts hit a two-run homer in the first inning, putting the Dodgers ahead 2-0.

Ohtani added to the lead in the third inning with a towering home run that traveled 408 feet. The Dodgers capitalized on a defensive error by Colorado’s second baseman Adael Amador in the sixth, which allowed them to score their fifth run of the game.

“I liked tonight,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said. “I thought we built innings. We created stress, took our walks, and really got to the starter.”

The Rockies struggled to score runs during their recent series against San Diego, having been shut out in three straight games. Their hitting woes continued against May, although Kyle Farmer broke the silence with an RBI double in the sixth that brought the score to 4-1. Despite occasional offensive sparkles, including Farmer’s .349 batting average over the last 48 plate appearances, the Rockies could not muster enough to rally.

This win puts the Dodgers at 10-3 against the Rockies over the past two seasons, suggesting a continuing trend in which Los Angeles has found success against its divisional rival.

After the game, May expressed his relief and excitement about contributing to the team’s victory. “It’s huge just to be able to go out and pitch,” he said. “Even if it wasn’t good, it would be huge for me because I haven’t been able to do it for so long.”

The performance marked May’s first major league win since May 6, 2023, following a challenging recovery from Tommy John surgery. As he continues to adapt, both May and the Dodgers are aiming to build momentum as the season unfolds.

The Dodgers are currently processing their offensive scuffles but demonstrated improvements on this night, showing promise as they strive to maintain their status as World Series Champions.