Dodgers Defeat Rockies 9-5 as Freddie Freeman Homers, Clayton Kershaw Earns Fourth Straight Win – Game Recap 8/21/2025

Thursday, August 21st, 2025

Los Angeles Dodgers Defeat Colorado Rockies 9-5 at Coors Field

Freddie Freeman launched a two-run home run on the sixth pitch of the game as the Los Angeles Dodgers powered past the Colorado Rockies with a 9-5 victory at Coors Field.

Clayton Kershaw collected his fourth consecutive win on the mound, improving his record to 8-2. He worked 5 2/3 innings, allowing three runs on six hits, striking out three, and walking one. Kershaw’s commanding performance increased his career win total against the Rockies to 29—the most he has against any MLB team.

Dodgers’ Offensive Power

The Dodgers’ offense surged early with Freeman’s 451-foot blast following a Mookie Betts lead-off walk, quickly setting the tone. The team scored in each of the opening five innings, mounting an 8-2 advantage by the fifth. Andy Pages added to the lead with a solo homer to start the fifth inning and finished the day with two hits. Alex Freeland collected three hits and was a home run shy of the cycle, while both Freeman and Betts also registered two hits apiece.

Colorado’s Brenton Doyle provided resistance with a two-hit, four-RBI effort, including a two-run homer in the eighth inning. Jordan Beck tallied two hits for the Rockies, who had previously won seven of their last nine games.

Starting Pitchers

Chase Dollander (2-10) took the loss for Colorado, yielding nine hits—five for extra bases—over four innings. He was pulled after a run-scoring double by Freeland completed a two-run fourth for the Dodgers. Dollander finished with five strikeouts and two walks.

Rest Days and Injury Note

Dodgers regulars Shohei Ohtani and Teoscar Hernandez received scheduled days off. Ohtani took a comebacker off his right thigh in Wednesday’s action but is expected to return for the weekend series in San Diego, according to manager Dave Roberts.

Key Moment

Freddie Freeman’s towering first-inning homer into center field shrubbery jumpstarted the Dodgers’ offense and set the pace for the win.

Key Stat

Clayton Kershaw has posted a 5-0 record with a stellar 1.72 ERA across his last seven starts in day games dating back to 2023.

Up Next

The Dodgers send lefty Blake Snell (3-1, 1.80 ERA), riding an 11-inning scoreless streak, to the mound Friday against San Diego Padres right-hander Yu Darvish (2-3, 5.97 ERA). The Rockies' next game will feature Antonio Senzatela (4-14, 7.00 ERA) against the Pittsburgh Pirates and righty Braxton Ashcroft (3-2, 3.02 ERA).

In summary

The Los Angeles Dodgers secured a decisive 9-5 victory over the Colorado Rockies, highlighted by Freddie Freeman’s early home run and strong offensive production throughout the lineup. Clayton Kershaw improved his dominance over the Rockies with another solid start, and several Dodgers players delivered standout performances at the plate. Despite a late push from Brenton Doyle, the Rockies could not overcome the Dodgers’ relentless scoring. The Dodgers and Rockies now turn their attention to challenging matchups in their upcoming series.

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