Dodgers Outlast Rockies 4‑3 on Walk‑Off Betts Single

Game Recap

The Dodgers improved to a stunning 14‑0‑4 record in their last 18 series against the Rockies, dating back to 2022. In Wednesday’s showdown at Dodger Stadium, the game remained tied through the eighth inning before the decisive rally unfolded. With one out, Tommy Edman and Freddie Freeman each delivered RBI singles against Antonio Senzatela, loading the bases. Mookie Betts then worked a nine‑pitch at‑bat and laced a single up the middle to drive in the winning run, giving the Dodgers their second walk‑off victory of the series.

Bullpen Resilience

When the game hung in the balance, the Dodgers’ relief corps delivered a clutch performance. Alex Vesia’s fielding error and a double put runners on base with nobody out in the eighth, yet he struck out the next two hitters. Manager Edgardo Henriquez was called upon and promptly induced a fly ball from Kyle Karros, escaping a second two‑on, nobody‑out jam. Henriquez has not allowed an earned run in 11 2⁄3 innings across his last 11 appearances, securing his second series win in a run‑close affair.

Offensive Highlights

The offensive fireworks began early as four consecutive Dodgers reached base in the first inning, with three runners scoring thanks to a key RBI single from Kyle Tucker. Rockies rookie starter Gabriel Hughes, making his major‑league debut, retired 15 straight Dodger batters after those initial runs. Max Muncy broke the streak with a sixth‑inning double, but Hughes kept his composure, striking out seven and working six innings with a 72 percent strike rate. Meanwhile, Rockies third‑baseman Kyle Karros, son of longtime Dodgers first‑ baseman Eric Karros, added a solo homer in the second inning, his fourth home run in just 15 career games against Los Angeles.

Pitching Mix & Family Notes

Dodgers right‑hander Roki Sasaki endured an early slump, surrendering 19 home runs on the season—four more than any teammate—yet settled down after the second inning. He tossed six innings, striking out five and retiring his final nine batters. The rookie’s ERA remained respectable, and he recorded his first six‑inning start in five attempts. On the Rockies side, Antonio Senzatela earned a no‑decision, allowing three hits and a single run in just one inning of work. In a unique family moment, Eric Karros called the game on SportsNet LA, witnessing his son’s homer and noting the rarity of a “bullet of a home run” now belonging to Kyle.

Key Numbers & Player Stats

• Home runs: Kyle Karros (8), Edouard Julien (3)
• Win‑Pitch: Edgardo Henriquez (4‑0) – 1 up, 1 down
• Loss‑Pitch: Antonio Senzatela (8‑1) – 1 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 2 K
• Save: Tanner Scott (13) – 1 IP, 2 K

Henriquez’s streak of 11 2⁄3 earned‑run‑free innings highlights the bullpen’s reliability. The Dodgers’ overall .758 winning percentage against Colorado since 2022 underscores their dominance in this series. Karros’ four homers against Los Angeles in just 53 plate appearances illustrate his prodigious power versus the Dodgers, while his two stadium‑tied home runs at Dodger Stadium place him within 128 of his father’s all‑time club mark.

What Lies Ahead

After a packed 13‑game stretch, the Dodgers will enjoy a Thursday off before welcoming the Arizona Diamondbacks for a three‑game set beginning Friday night at 7:10 p.m. on SportsNet LA. Shohei Ohtani will take the mound in the opener, looking to keep the momentum flowing after the walk‑off victory over the Rockies. Fans can expect another high‑stakes series as Los Angeles aims to build on its strong run against division rivals.