Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Dodgers Face Colorado Rockies in NL West Showdown — August 20, 2025 Game Preview

Wednesday, August 20th, 2025

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Colorado Rockies: Game Preview and Analysis

The Los Angeles Dodgers (72-54, first in the NL West) travel to Denver to face the Colorado Rockies (36-90, fifth in the NL West) at Coors Field on Wednesday evening. First pitch is set for 8:40 p.m. EDT in what promises to be an entertaining matchup between division rivals.

Pitching Matchup

The Dodgers will send Shohei Ohtani (0-0, 3.47 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 32 strikeouts) to the mound. Ohtani’s ability to dominate with both power and finesse makes him a player to watch. For the Rockies, Tanner Gordon (3-5, 7.98 ERA, 1.80 WHIP, 24 strikeouts) gets the start, looking to improve on a tough season. The betting odds favor the Dodgers heavily at -307, while the Rockies are +244 underdogs. The over/under for total runs is set at 11.5.

Team Overview

The Dodgers come into the matchup leading the season series 7-1 over the Rockies. Los Angeles boasts a strong road record at 31-30 and has powered its offense with 187 home runs, averaging 1.5 per game. In their most recent outing, Alex Call had a standout performance with four hits, leading the Dodgers to an 11-4 victory over Colorado. Meanwhile, the Rockies continue to struggle, with a 36-90 overall record and a 20-44 mark at home. Colorado is 26-42 in games when they’ve managed at least eight hits, a sign of persistent inconsistency.

Top Performers to Watch

Hunter Goodman has been a bright spot for the Rockies, registering 21 doubles, four triples, 25 home runs, and 69 RBI. Over the last 10 contests, Brenton Doyle has gone 11 for 32, notching two doubles, three homers, and eight RBIs.

For Los Angeles, Shohei Ohtani leads the team with 68 extra-base hits, including 16 doubles, eight triples, and a remarkable 44 home runs. Max Muncy has also been productive recently, going 8 for 23 with four home runs and nine RBI over his last 10 games.

Recent Form

In the last 10 games, the Rockies hold a 6-4 record with a .267 batting average, but their pitching staff has allowed a hefty 5.83 ERA, leading to an overall run deficit of 11. The Dodgers are 5-5 in the same stretch, with a .259 team batting average and a 4.03 ERA, outscoring their opponents by 16 runs.

Injury Report

Rockies Injuries: Thairo Estrada (hamstring, 60-Day IL), Seth Halvorsen (elbow, 15-Day IL), Zach Agnos (hand, 15-Day IL), German Marquez (shoulder, 15-Day IL), Kris Bryant (lumbar, 60-Day IL), Jeff Criswell (elbow, 60-Day IL).

Dodgers Injuries: Max Muncy (oblique, 10-Day IL), Brock Stewart (shoulder, 15-Day IL), Tommy Edman (ankle, 10-Day IL), Kirby Yates (

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