The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to play the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 8:40 PM. The Dodgers, leading the NL West division with a 76-51 record, have won their last two games. The Rockies, at the bottom of the same division with a 50-76 record, are looking to bounce back from a two-game losing streak.
This game will feature starting pitchers Roki Sasaki for the Dodgers and Kyle Freeland for the Rockies. Sasaki has a season record of 5-5 with a 4.46 ERA, while Freeland holds a 4-10 record and a 6.27 ERA. The weather forecast predicts a very hot day with a light breeze and few clouds in the sky.
Los Angeles Dodgers Team Preview
The Los Angeles Dodgers have shown strong hitting recently. They had a win against the Colorado Rockies on August 18th with 10 hits and 1 home run. Key players like Freddie Freeman and Shohei Ohtani contributed to the win.
The Dodgers’ batting stats are impressive this season. They have a batting average of .259, ranking 2nd in the league. Their slugging percentage is .429, which is also 2nd in the league, showing their ability to hit for power.
On the pitching side, the Dodgers rank 6th in ERA with a 3.70. Their pitchers have a strong batting average against at .218, ranking 1st. Roki Sasaki is expected to start in the upcoming game against the Rockies.
Colorado Rockies Team Preview
The Colorado Rockies recently played a close game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, losing by one run with a final score of 7-6. Rockies’ hitters got 10 hits, including five extra-base hits and one home run. Willi Castro had a strong performance, hitting a home run and driving in two runs.
In a previous game against the Dodgers, the Rockies were defeated 11-5. The team struggled with only six hits and no home runs. Adael Amador and Brett Sullivan each contributed with one hit, but the Rockies’ offense couldn’t keep up with the Dodgers’ 14 hits and three home runs.
Earlier, the Rockies secured a win against the San Francisco Giants, finishing 13-7. Adael Amador and Brett Sullivan both hit home runs in the game, leading the team’s offensive effort. The Rockies had nine hits in total, with three being extra-base hits, securing their victory over the Giants.
Betting Prediction
The Dodgers have a strong advantage in this game. Their pitching staff holds a 3.70 ERA, ranked sixth in the league. This is much better than the Rockies’ 5.52 ERA, which ranks last.
Offensively, the Dodgers also have the edge. They rank second in batting average at .259 and have hit 164 home runs this season. The Rockies rank lower in both categories, with a .254 average and 141 home runs.
The Dodgers’ pitching is also effective at limiting hits. They have the best batting average against in the league at .218. This could make it tough for the Rockies, who have a .288 average against them.
- Pick: Dodgers -196
