"The Los Angeles Dodgers dismantled the Colorado Rockies, 9-0, on Wednesday behind a four-hit game from Mookie Betts that was solidified with an eighth inning grand slam and a season-high 11 punch outs from Blake Snell. LA improved to 82-64 on the year as they swept the Rockies and won their fourth straight game. They took a three-game lead in the National League West over the San Diego Padres."
"Ahead of the eventual clobbering, All-Star Will Smith was scratched from the lineup moments before first pitch. The team announced that right hand bone bruise soreness a the reason for the backstop's absence. In other news, the Dodgers activated utility star Tommy Edman on Wednesday, but in a corresponding move, optioned an outfielder. Edman can provide flexibility to the Dodgers lineup with his ability to play all over the infield and outfield."
The Dodgers beat the Rockies 9-0, powered by Mookie Betts' four-hit game and eighth-inning grand slam and Blake Snell's season-high 11 strikeouts. The victory moved the team to 82-64, completed a three-game sweep, and extended a four-game winning streak while increasing their lead in the NL West over San Diego to three games. Will Smith was scratched right before first pitch due to right-hand bone bruise soreness. Tommy Edman was activated and an outfielder was optioned to provide roster flexibility. Roki Sasaki joined the team after a strong Triple-A outing and a draft pick underwent leg surgery with an expected full recovery.
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