LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Colorado Rockies 6-2 on Tuesday night, led by Will Smith’s three-run homer. This victory ended the Dodgers’ streak of three straight series losses, with the team improving to 17-4 on Jackie Robinson Day. The Rockies fell to a franchise and MLB-worst 3-14 overall record.
Playing in their Brooklyn replica uniforms, the Dodgers honored Jackie Robinson on the 78th anniversary of his breaking baseball’s color barrier. The sellout crowd of 53,198 witnessed Jack Dreyer earn his second major league victory in relief. Meanwhile, Rockies starter Ryan Feltner struggled, giving up five runs in just 2 2/3 innings.
Key moments in the game included the Dodgers’ strong bullpen performance, holding the Rockies to just one hit with eight strikeouts. Dodgers second baseman Tommy Edman had a standout game, tying his career-high with four hits and scoring a run.
Looking ahead, Rockies RHP Germán Márquez is set to start the series finale against Dodgers RHP Bobby Miller on Wednesday. Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernández missed the game due to a stomach bug, while teammate Shohei Ohtani had a mixed performance with no hits, two runs scored, two strikeouts, and a walk.
Overall, the Dodgers’ win against the struggling Rockies marks a positive turn for the team as they look to build on this momentum in the upcoming games. With strong performances from key players, they are aiming to continue their success in the rest of the season.
