Dodgers Edge Rockies 5–3 in Monday Night Showdown Behind Stars’ Big Night
LOS ANGELES, CA — April 14, 2025
The Los Angeles Dodgers bounced back with a solid 5–3 victory over the struggling Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium Monday night, thanks to big contributions from stars Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts, and a composed performance from right-hander Dustin May on the mound.
The win pushes the Dodgers to an 11–6 record, keeping them comfortably in the early-season NL West race, while the Rockies continue their rough start, now sitting at just 3–12 on the year.
Ohtani and Betts Light It Up
It was another multi-hit night for Shohei Ohtani, who seems to be hitting his stride after a slow start to the season. The two-way superstar went 2-for-4 with an RBI double and a stolen base, showing off both power and speed. Mookie Betts followed suit with two hits of his own, including a go-ahead single in the fourth inning that put the Dodgers in control.
“It’s just about finding a rhythm,” Betts said postgame. “We know it’s early, but every win matters, and tonight we just executed. Read More
Dustin May Finds His Groove
Dustin May took the mound for the Dodgers and delivered six strong innings, allowing just two runs on five hits while striking out seven. After some inconsistency in his first two starts, May looked locked in and in command of his full arsenal—particularly his devastating two-seamer.
“It felt good to settle in and trust my stuff,” May said. “The defense was great behind me, and we got timely hits. That’s Dodger baseball.”
Rockies Show Late Life, But Fall Short
To their credit, the Rockies didn’t go quietly. Trailing 5–1 going into the eighth, Colorado mounted a mini-rally with a two-run double by Ryan McMahon, cutting the lead to just two. However, Dodgers reliever Brusdar Graterol shut the door in the ninth, earning his third save of the season.
The Rockies’ early season woes continue, particularly on the mound. Starter Austin Gomber gave up four runs in just 3.2 innings, putting his team in an early hole they couldn’t quite climb out of. Read More
What’s Next?
The two teams are set to meet again Tuesday night in Game 2 of the series. The Dodgers will send veteran Tyler Glasnow to the mound, while the Rockies are expected to counter with Ryan Feltner.
With the Dodgers firing on all cylinders and the Rockies desperate to turn things around, Game 2 promises more sparks under the lights in L.A. Read More