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Dodgers Complete Three-Game Sweep of Rockies in 10-Inning, 6-4 Victory
8/21/2026, 8:08:42 AM
Game Summary: Dodgers Edge Rockies in Extra Innings
On August 19, 2026, the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Colorado Rockies 6–4 in ten innings, sealing a three-game series sweep. Mookie Betts opened the scoring with a solo home run in the fourth and delivered the decisive RBI single in the tenth. Kiké Hernández added a two-run homer in the fourth, and Kyle Tucker contributed two hits. The bullpen closed the game, with Tanner Scott recording his 18th save.
Series Overview
The win concluded a three-game road series in Denver. The Dodgers had already taken two games, giving them a 10-3 record against Colorado for the season and moving Los Angeles to within 1½ games of the National League lead.
Key Performances and Pitching Notes
- Mookie Betts: three hits, a home run (first at Coors Field since June 28, 2023) and the game-winning RBI single.
- Kiké Hernández: two-run homer in the fourth, his first RBI since May 26.
- Kyle Tucker: two hits, including a two-out single that started the scoring.
- Freddie Freeman: sacrifice fly in the tenth that drove in the automatic runner Andy Pages.
- Kyle Freeland (Rockies) exited after two outs in the fourth with neck tightness.
- Mark Manfredi (Dodgers) made his major-league debut, retiring the side after walking Shohei Ohtani and striking out two over 1 1/3 innings.
- Roki Sasaki (Dodgers) lasted five innings, allowing seven hits and 99 pitches.
- Tanner Scott closed the game, striking out Jordan Beck on two pitches for his 18th save.
Data & Statistics
- Final score: Dodgers 6, Rockies 4.
- Home runs: Betts, Hernández, Mickey Moniak (Rockies).
- Dodgers reliever Kyle Hurt (4-1) earned the win with 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 2 K.
- Rockies reliever Jimmy Herget (0-5) took the loss, allowing 2 H, 2 R (1 ER) in 2/3 IP.
- Saves: Tanner Scott.
- Dodgers’ record vs Rockies: 10-3 for the season.
- NL standing impact: Dodgers now 1½ games behind the league-best record.
Impact on the National League West
The sweep reinforces Los Angeles’ position as a dominant force in the NL West and highlights the Rockies’ pitching vulnerabilities after Freeland’s exit.
Timeline of Notable Events
- June 28, 2023 – Betts’ previous home run at Coors Field.
- May 26 – Hernández’s prior RBI against Freeland.
- August 19, 2026 – Game start; Dodgers take early lead in the second inning.
- Fourth inning – Betts’ solo homer, Hernández’s two-run shot; Freeland exits.
- Fifth inning – Manfredi debuts, walks Ohtani, then records two strikeouts.
- Tenth inning – Teoscar Hernández singles, Freeman’s sacrifice fly, Betts’ RBI single.
- Post-game – Dodgers move within 1½ games of NL lead; next series begins against Pittsburgh.
What’s Next
Los Angeles will open a three-game home series against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto slated to start. The Rockies will look to rebound as they face Cleveland in their next outing.
