The Colorado Rockies will meet the Los Angeles Dodgers in a crucial Game 4 showdown tonight in Denver. The match is set to start at 8:40 p.m. EDT, with the Dodgers leading the series 2-1.
Team Standings
The current standings in the National League West are as follows:
- Los Angeles Dodgers: 15 wins, 6 losses
- Colorado Rockies: 9 wins, 13 losses
Pitching Matchup
Tonight’s starting pitchers are:
- Dodgers: Justin Wrobleski (2-0, 2.12 ERA, 0.77 WHIP, six strikeouts)
- Rockies: Jose Quintana (0-1, 5.63 ERA, 1.88 WHIP, three strikeouts)
Game Insights
The Dodgers have a strong lineup, leading the league with 37 home runs and averaging 1.8 home runs per game. Their overall record stands at 15-6, showing their dominance both at home and on the road.
The Rockies, holding a 6-3 home record, perform well when scoring five or more runs, boasting a 5-2 record in such games.
Top Performers
Noteworthy players heading into this game include:
- Mickey Moniak (Rockies): .273 batting average, three doubles, and six home runs.
- Hunter Goodman (Rockies): 9 for 32 with three doubles and four home runs over the past 10 games.
- Andy Pages (Dodgers): .382 batting average, four doubles, five home runs, six walks, and 21 RBIs.
- Freddie Freeman (Dodgers): 13 for 39 with two RBIs in the last 10 games.
Recent Performance
In their last 10 games:
- Rockies: 3 wins and 7 losses, .234 batting average, 4.75 ERA.
- Dodgers: 6 wins and 4 losses, .285 batting average, 3.52 ERA.
Injury Reports
The injury list for both teams includes several key players:
Rockies Injuries
- Kyle Freeland: 15-Day IL (shoulder)
- RJ Petit: 60-Day IL (elbow)
- McCade Brown: 60-Day IL (shoulder)
- Pierson Ohl: 60-Day IL (elbow)
- Kris Bryant: 60-Day IL (back)
- Jeff Criswell: 60-Day IL (elbow)
Dodgers Injuries
- Landon Knack: 15-Day IL (undisclosed)
- Brock Stewart: 15-Day IL (shoulder)
- Mookie Betts: 10-Day IL (back)
- Ben Casparius: 15-Day IL (shoulder)
- Gavin Stone: 60-Day IL (shoulder)
- Jake Cousins: 60-Day IL (elbow)
- Bobby Miller: 60-Day IL (shoulder)
- Brusdar Graterol: 15-Day IL (shoulder)
- Tommy Edman: 10-Day IL (ankle)
- Blake Snell: 15-Day IL (shoulder)
- Kike Hernandez: 60-Day IL (elbow)
- Evan Phillips: 60-Day IL (elbow)
This matchup remains pivotal for both teams as they continue to fight for position in the NL West. The game is expected to be intense and competitive.
