Dodgers Take Early Lead
The Dodgers kicked off the game in style, scoring right out of the gate! After Freddie Freeman drew a walk, Teoscar Hernández blasted a double to right field that brought Freeman home. We quickly took the lead at 1-0.
Even though Shohei Ohtani and Will Smith couldn't capitalize right away, our boys set the tone for the rest of the game.Dominating the Early Innings
In the second inning, Miguel Rojas started things off with a single, followed by another impressive performance from Ohtani, who delivered with an RBI single. Smith then tripled to right, bringing Ohtani home.
We were up 3-0! Though the Rockies tried to answer with a homer from Stallings, our lead remained solid at 3-1 through the early innings.Seventh Inning Surge
Our offense simply couldn’t be stopped. Jason Heyward and Rojas stepped up to the plate, each contributing hits that advanced our score to 5-1. Biggio brought in another run with a single, making it clear that the Rockies pitching staff couldn't keep up with our firepower.
Putting the Game to Bed
Ohtani and Freeman put on a clinic. Ohtani walked and stole second, later scoring on a single by Heyward. Our guys didn’t let up, with Biggio and Lux sealing the deal in the 9th inning. By that point, we had a dominant 9-1 lead, thanks in large part to contributions across the lineup.Late Rockies Rally and Final Score
Rockies fans had a brief moment of hope with homers from Greg Jones and Goodman in the bottom of the 9th. However, it was too little, too late. Our bullpen held strong, and we walked away with a commanding 9-5 victory!
️What a game! From stellar pitching to big bats, the Dodgers showcased why we’re a force to be reckoned with this season. On to the next one!
Scoreboard for Dodgers @ Rockies (June 18th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 0 |
| 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 14 | 1 |