The Dodgers defeated the Rockies 15-6 in a win that was not as close as the final score suggests. The lineup featured Andy Pages batting second and Mookie Betts moved to cleanup amid a season slump. Every starter contributed, matching the team’s season high in runs scored. Eric Lauer made his Dodgers debut and allowed one run over six innings, giving up a leadoff homer to Hunter Goodman in the second. Betts hit a two-run homer in the first inning, singled in the third, and added a three-run homer in the sixth while batting fourth. Miguel Rojas pitched and allowed two home runs, including one to Kyle Karros, who has hit all three of his career home runs against his father’s team.
"The Dodgers jumped on Kyle Freeland early and went on for a comfortable win over the Colorado Rockies that wasn't as close as the final score suggests. It clinched a series victory and has the Dodgers in position to complete a sweep on Wednesday. Their win on Tuesday night included a new-look lineup with Andy Pages batting second and Mookie Betts moved down to the cleanup spot amid his ongoing slump this season. The end result was contributions from every starter in a blowout win that matched their season high in runs scored."
"Making his Dodgers debut, Eric Lauer held the Rockies to just one run over six innings. The only run Lauer allowed came on Hunter Goodman's leadoff homer in the second inning. Lauer relied on the curveball more than in previous starts, which presumably was among the adjustments Dodgers pitching coaches had in mind."
"Batting fourth in the lineup for the first time since the 2017 season with the Boston Red Sox, Betts went xx-for-xx. He appeared plenty comfortable in the cleanup spot as he hit a two-run homer in the first inning. Betts singled in the third inning and added a three-run homer in the sixth. "It's just to kind of give him a different look," manager Dave Roberts explained of dropping Betts in the lineup. "When you're hitting at the top of the order and you're taking on five at-bats in a night and you're not swinging well, it can be a lot to take on."
"So I feel that moving him down a couple slots just gives him a different look. Look forward to taking four at-bats and make the most of it." Miguel Rojas pitched for the second time this season and gave up two home runs - one of which was to Kyle Karros - before completing the ninth inning. All three home runs Karros has hit in his career have come against his father's team."
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