The Los Angeles Dodgers mounted a comeback to defeat the Rockies 5-3 after their bullpen’s historic scoreless streak ended.
Bullpen Streak Snapped
The Dodgers’ bullpen saw its 38-inning scoreless streak come to an end. Right-hander Kyle Hurt surrendered a solo homer to Ezequiel Tovar, putting the team down by two runs. However, the deficit was short-lived.
Dodgers’ Seventh Inning Rally
In the bottom of the seventh, the Dodgers capitalised on free bases from Rockies relievers to rally for four runs. Will Smith and Hyeseong Kim drew back-to-back walks from right-hander Juan Mejia. Dalton Rushing was announced as the pinch-hitter for Kiké Hernández, who went 2-for-2 with an RBI double and played third base in his season debut.
The Rockies countered by lifting Mejia for left-hander Brennan Bernardino. Manager Dave Roberts opted to have Miguel Rojas hit in place of Rushing. Rojas was hit on the left foot by Bernardino, loading the bases with no outs. Shohei Ohtani brought in one run on a fielder’s choice that was initially ruled a double play before being overturned on a Dodgers challenge. Mookie Betts tied it up on a sacrifice fly. Freddie Freeman knocked in the go-ahead run on an RBI double, and Andy Pages tacked on an insurance run with a base hit.
Rojas’s Injury Scare
After being hit on the foot, Rojas was moving around in clear discomfort. He was seemingly the last available infielder on the Dodgers’ bench because the team is staying away from Max Muncy, who was hit by a pitch on the right hand on Friday. Muncy was shown with a first-base glove in his hand, but Rojas was able to play third base for the eighth and ninth innings.
All their talented lineup needed was an opportunity.