Dodgers Look to Complete Coors Field Sweep After Monday's Offensive Explosion
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Posted Aug 18, 2026, 11:36 AM
The Dodgers rolled into Denver and immediately reminded everyone why altitude is their friend, torching the Rockies 11-5 on Monday night. Now they're back at Coors Field looking to make it two straight and continue their August push.
Colorado's pitching staff got shelled for double-digit runs less than 24 hours ago, and there's zero reason to think Tuesday brings salvation. The Rockies have been defensively porous all season, and when you combine leaky pitching with baseball's most hitter-friendly environment, you get batting practice for a loaded Dodgers lineup that's clearly locked in right now.
Los Angeles showed no mercy in the series opener, and momentum at Coors is a real thing. Once bats heat up in this thin air, they tend to stay hot. The Rockies counter with... what exactly? Their offense can score in bunches at home, sure, but they're chasing a team that just hung 11 on them and looks hungry for more.
The Dodgers have playoff positioning to solidify, while Colorado is playing out the string in late August. That gap in urgency showed Monday, and unless the Rockies suddenly discover competent pitching overnight, this series is trending toward a comfortable LA victory. Expect more runs, more dominance, and another Dodgers W in the mountains.