Public money is pounding the over at baseball's most hitter-friendly ballpark with Ohtani on the mound.
Game Overview
The Los Angeles Dodgers head into Wednesday night's clash with the Colorado Rockies looking to build on their dominant 11-4 victory on Tuesday. The Dodgers have dominated this series with a 7-1 record against the Rockies this season, but Colorado has shown signs of life recently, going 6-4 in their last 10 games. The big storyline tonight is Shohei Ohtani making his 10th start of the season, facing a Rockies team that's hitting better at home but still owns MLB's worst record at 36-90.
Key Matchups & Analysis
- Two-Way Superstar on the Mound
Shohei Ohtani (0-0, 3.47 ERA) makes just his 10th start of the season, bringing his 32 strikeouts over 23.1 innings pitched to the most hitter-friendly park in baseball. The two-way phenom is coming off his best pitching performance of the season and now faces the added challenge of Coors Field's thin air. - Rockies Starter Struggling Mightily
Tanner Gordon (3-5, 7.98 ERA) takes the mound for Colorado with abysmal numbers, including a 1.80 WHIP and just 24 strikeouts in 38.1 innings. His struggles align perfectly with the Dodgers' offensive capabilities, especially after they exploded for 18 hits and 11 runs on Tuesday. - Battle of Bullpens
The Dodgers' bullpen has shown vulnerability lately despite having better season-long numbers. Meanwhile, Colorado's backend relievers Victor Vodnik and Jimmy Herget have been surprisingly effective during the Rockies' recent improved stretch, giving them a fighting chance if Gordon can keep the game close through 5 innings. - Coors Field Effect
With a park factor of 1.317 for runs (highest in MLB) and 1.193 for home runs, Coors Field dramatically inflates offensive numbers. This environment could challenge Ohtani, who will make his first career start at the notorious hitter's paradise.