DLD Recap: Dodgers Slug Past Rockies in the Mile High City

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Post-Game Briefing

Following back-to-back victories versus the San Diego Padres, the Dodgers traveled to Denver to begin a four-game set against the Colorado Rockies. On Thursday, the Dodgers’ offense racked up 11 hits and six walks, scoring nine runs. Corey Seager led the way for the Dodgers offensively, recording two hits with an exit velocity above 100 MPH.

Despite a tough first inning, Julio Urías pitched well for the Dodgers on Thursday, allowing just two runs on three hits over five and two-thirds innings. Dylan Floro entered the game following Urías, striking out two batters and earning the win.

Scoring Plays

• BOT 1ST: Blackmon sacrifice fly (1-0 COL)
• BOT 1ST: Pillar RBI single (2-0 COL)
• TOP 4TH: Seager solo home run (2-1 COL)
• TOP 4TH: Hernandez RBI hit-by-pitch (2-2)
• TOP 7TH: Betts RBI single (3-2 LAD)
• TOP 7TH: Seager RBI double (4-2 LAD)
• TOP 7TH: Betts scores on a wild pitch (5-2 LAD)
• TOP 7TH: Smith RBI double (7-2 LAD)
• TOP 7TH: Taylor RBI walk (8-2 LAD)
• TOP 8TH: Rios solo home run (9-2 LAD)
• BOT 8TH: Story solo home run (9-3 LAD)

Play of the Game

In the top of the seventh inning, Mookie Betts knocked a single into center field, scoring Kiké Hernandez from second base. Betts’ RBI base hit gave the Dodgers a lead they would not surrender, earning him tonight’s Dodgers-LowDown Play of the Game.

Mookie is must-watch! pic.twitter.com/gqBPwGeyfP

— SportsNet LA (@SportsNetLA) September 18, 2020

Player of the Game

Corey Seager collected three hits in five at-bats on Thursday night, including a home run and a double. Seager’s efforts opening the Dodgers’ scoring and extending their seventh-inning lead earns him tonight’s Dodgers-LowDown Player of the Game.

Corey rakes. pic.twitter.com/c1BlWI0wHD

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) September 18, 2020

Up Next

After capping off their third consecutive win, the Dodgers will continue this four-game weekend set in Colorado. The Dodgers have yet to announce their starting pitcher for Friday’s 5:10 PM PDT start against Ryan Castellani and the Rockies.

Arrick Joel has covered the Dodgers since 2017. Follow him on Twitter at @ArrickJoel and follow @DodgersLowDown for more.