LOS ANGELES — At this point, the Dodgers aren’t just winning—they’re making history. With a resounding 9-0 win over the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles completed a three-game sweep, extended their winning streak to four games, and pushed their NL West lead to three games over the Padres.
But this one wasn’t just another tally in the win column—it was a statement.
Behind a dominant outing from Blake Snell and an offensive eruption capped by Mookie Betts’ grand slam, the Dodgers delivered one of their most complete performances of the season. It also marked the franchise’s 15th consecutive winning season, tying them with some of the most consistent teams in National League history. Sustained excellence has become the expectation in Los Angeles, and nights like this show exactly why.
“Really happy with the team,” Snell said. “That was a big home series sweep to get us going.”
“I just wanted to finish the series off the right way,” Roberts said. “Blake set the tone tonight. Pitching has been fantastic.”
The story begins on the mound, where Snell was vintage Snell—overpowering and surgical. The left-hander tossed six shutout innings, allowing just two hits and striking out 11, mixing fastballs and changeups with ease. He had Rockies hitters off-balance all night, recording his final strikeout in the sixth before giving way to the bullpen.
Snell’s performance continued a historic stretch for Dodgers starting pitchers. Over the last five games, Dodgers starters have combined for 49 strikeouts while holding opponents to a minuscule .091 batting average. According to MLB records, no team in the modern era has ever posted such dominance—45+ strikeouts with a sub-.100 opponent average over any five-game span.
The night started with a bit of drama, as Will Smith was scratched from the lineup minutes before first pitch due to swelling in his right hand. In his place, Ben Rortvedt got the emergency nod—a decision made about 15 minutes before game time.
Rortvedt expertly guided Snell through six scoreless frames and continues to grow in confidence behind the plate. His calm presence was crucial in maintaining the Dodgers’ rhythm.
Manager Dave Roberts noted that Smith will be re-evaluated on Friday before the team decides whether he’ll play in the series opener in San Francisco.
The Dodgers wasted no time getting to Rockies starter Kyle Freeland. Making his return to the starting lineup for the first time since August 3rd, Tommy Edman reached base on an error to lead off the second inning. Miguel Rojas followed with a single, and Andy Pages ripped a double to center, driving in Edman for the game’s first run.
After a Kike Hernandez sacrifice fly and a clutch two-out RBI single from Shohei Ohtani, the Dodgers had a 3-0 cushion. Then Mookie Betts roped an RBI double, scoring Ohtani from first and giving L.A. a four-run second inning.
Freeland battled through 5 ⅔ innings but ultimately surrendered nine hits and four runs en route to his 15th loss of the season.
While the game was already well in hand, Betts turned it into a rout in the bottom of the eighth. With the bases loaded, Betts launched a grand slam—his 18th homer of the year and his career-best fifth consecutive game with multiple RBIs.
It was also his 26th career four-hit game, part of a monstrous night in which he went 4-for-5 with five RBIs.
Over his last 32 games, Betts is slashing .352/.412/.575 with a .987 OPS. In a lineup loaded with stars, he continues to be the spark that drives everything.
Not to be overshadowed, Teoscar Hernández followed with a solo shot, his 24th homer of the season, going back-to-back with Betts and stretching the lead to 9-0.
Behind Snell, the bullpen handled business with ruthless efficiency. Michael Kopech struggled briefly, walking three in ⅓ inning, but Alex Vesia came in and struck out two to escape a bases-loaded jam in the seventh. Kirby Yates and Anthony Banda finished the final two innings, combining for three more strikeouts and no hits allowed.
In total, Dodgers pitching struck out 17 and allowed just two hits—a fitting exclamation point on a win that was never in doubt.
The Dodgers will take a well-earned off day on Thursday before heading to San Francisco for a pivotal three-game series against the rival Giants. With the Padres chasing and only a few weeks remaining in the regular season, every game carries weight, but right now, the Dodgers are playing like a team that knows exactly who they are—and exactly where they’re headed.