Los Angeles Dodgers vs Colorado Rockies: Kershaw Faces Dollander in NL West Showdown – August 21, 2025

Thursday, August 21st, 2025

Los Angeles Dodgers Face Colorado Rockies at Coors Field: Game Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers (72-55, leading the NL West) will take on the Colorado Rockies (37-90, last in the NL West) at Coors Field in Denver. The first pitch is scheduled for 3:10 p.m. EDT, as the Rockies look to capitalize on their 2-1 advantage in the current series.

Weather

Today at Coors Field, expect warm and sunny conditions with temperatures near 86°F. Skies will be mostly clear with little chance of precipitation, creating ideal weather for baseball. A light breeze from the southwest at 7 mph should have minimal impact on play.

Pitching Probables

The Dodgers are set to start Clayton Kershaw (7-2, 3.01 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 49 strikeouts). For the Rockies, Chase Dollander (2-9, 6.43 ERA, 1.57 WHIP, 63 strikeouts) is expected to take the mound.

Game Outlook

The Rockies have struggled throughout the season, posting a 37-90 overall record and 21-44 at home. Despite the record, Colorado’s offense is capable, ranking seventh in the National League with a .396 slugging percentage.

Los Angeles remains a powerhouse with a 72-55 overall mark and an even 31-31 away record. The Dodgers’ lineup has powered 188 home runs this season—second best in Major League Baseball. With a 7-2 edge in this season’s series against the Rockies, the Dodgers hope to continue their dominance.

Top Performers

Colorado Rockies

Hunter Goodman leads the Rockies’ offense with 22 doubles, four triples, 25 home runs, and 72 RBI. Brenton Doyle has shined recently, collecting 11 hits in 32 at-bats with three doubles, two home runs, and seven RBI over the last 10 games.