The Los Angeles Dodgers are hoping to make it two in a row against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday, August 18th, after their 11-5 win on Monday.
The Dodgers offense finally woke up from their August slumber and put it on the Rockies pitching staff, slugging, hitting, and walking their way into an offensive explosion.
Shohei Ohtani had a pair of home runs, along with Max Muncy crushing a ball into outer space in a game where they were able to put sustainable pressure on the opposing team.
Now, they hope to make it two wins in a row, and even though the Rockies are not a real test in terms of talent, the Dodgers could get a get-right series.
Dodgers lineup vs. Rockies
1. Shohei Ohtani, DH
2. Freddie Freeman, 1B
3. Andy Pages, CF
4. Max Muncy, 3B
5. Mookie Betts, SS
6. Tommy Edman, 2B
7. Kyle Tucker, RF
8. Teoscar Hernandez, LF
9. Hunter Feduccia, C
While the top of the lineup delivered on Monday, the two corner outfield spots, Kyle Tucker and Teoscar Hernandez, are the figures to watch.
Both have struggled defensively and offensively, and Coors Field is the ideal place for them to get going.
The Rockies pitching staff is nothing special, while both Hernandez and Tucker need confidence and are in a hurry.
The Dodgers need both of them in October, and as the season closes, time is running out for both of them to get their swing in a good place.
Who is pitching for the Dodgers?
The Dodgers get Eric Lauer, an arm who can keep the team in the game if the offense is able to produce runs.
Any showing close to last night would do wonders for the Dodgers and likely secure an easy win.
Lauer is prone to giving up contact, and in Colorado, that is not a good thing. He needs to stay mindful of keeping the ball on the ground if he gives up any hits and letting his defense back him up, as they tend to do.