Dodgers Fall Short Against Rockies in a Tough Loss
Dodger fans, this one stings. Our boys couldn't pull through at Coors Field, falling to the Colorado Rockies with a final score of 3-8.
While we were hoping for some fireworks, the Rockies had other plans, and unfortunately, they executed better on the diamond today.Bright Spots with Ohtani and T. Hernández
There were some highlights for us fans to cheer for. Shohei Ohtani started the game strong with a double to right field in the top of the 1st.
Unfortunately, we couldn't capitalize on his heroics as Will Smith and T. Hernández were unable to convert in the same inning. T. Hernández did, however, manage to get us on the scoreboard with a solo homer in the 6th, cutting the deficit to 1-5. 
Rockies' Offensive Surge
The Rockies capitalized on opportunities, particularly in the 2nd and 4th innings. They tacked on an early lead with Brenton Doyle's RBI double, and by the end of the 4th, they were leading 5-0. A fielding error and some aggressive base running by the Rockies compounded our challenges. Notably, Hunter Goodman's timely hitting added to their steady scoring, capping off with a two-run double in the 8th.Late Efforts Fall Short
The Dodgers mounted a bit of a fightback in the 9th with Miguel Rojas hitting a two-run double to bring in Alex Freeland and Andy Pages, making it 3-8. But, alas, our rally was stifled when Buddy Kennedy flied out to left to end the game. It was a frustrating night but one that certainly had moments to build upon.Looking Forward
We're all hoping the Dodgers can bounce back from this loss and regroup for the next game. It's still early in the season, and there's plenty of time to make our mark. Keep your heads up, Dodger fans, and let's continue to support our team through thick and thin!
️ Go Dodgers!Scoreboard for Dodgers @ Rockies (August 21st, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 16 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 1 |