{"id":710023,"date":"2026-05-27T10:16:08","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T10:16:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/710023\/"},"modified":"2026-05-27T10:16:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T10:16:08","slug":"mookie-betts-homers-twice-as-dodgers-rout-rockies-but-kike-hernandez-is-headed-to-il-pasadena-star-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/710023\/","title":{"rendered":"Mookie Betts homers twice as Dodgers rout Rockies, but Kik\u00e9 Hern\u00e1ndez is headed to IL \u2013 Pasadena Star News"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Dodgers<\/p>\n

Dodgers starting pitcher Eric Lauer throws to the plate during the first inning of a game against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea\/Getty Images)\n<\/p>\n

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Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland throws to the plate during the first inning of a game against the Dodgers on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (AP Photo\/Mark J. Terrill)\n<\/p>\n

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The Dodgers\u2019 Mookie Betts hits a two-run home run during the first inning of a game against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium. Betts hit two of the Dodgers\u2019 five homers in a 15-6 win. (AP Photo\/Mark J. Terrill)\n<\/p>\n

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The Dodgers\u2019 Mookie Betts hits a two-run home run off of Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland during the first inning on Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium. Betts hit two of the Dodgers\u2019 five homers in a 15-6 win. (AP Photo\/Mark J. Terrill)\n<\/p>\n

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The Dodgers\u2019 Mookie Betts, left, begins to run as he watches the flight of the two-run home run he hit off of Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland, right, during the first inning on Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium. Betts hit two of the Dodgers\u2019 five homers in a 15-6 win. (AP Photo\/Mark J. Terrill)\n<\/p>\n

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Colorado Rockies center fielder Jake McCarthy can\u2019t get to a ball hit for a two-run home run by the Dodgers\u2019 Mookie Betts during the first inning on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (AP Photo\/Mark J. Terrill)\n<\/p>\n

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The Dodgers\u2019 Mookie Betts jumps as he runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning of a game against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (AP Photo\/Mark J. Terrill)\n<\/p>\n

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The Dodgers\u2019 Mookie Betts, left, and teammate Teoscar Hern\u00e1ndez celebrate as Betts returns to the dugout after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning of a game against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (AP Photo\/Mark J. Terrill)\n<\/p>\n

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The Colorado Rockies\u2019 Jake McCarthy, right, loses his balance after being tagged out at second base by Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts, center, while trying to stretch a single as Betts falls into second base umpire James Jean during the second inning on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (AP Photo\/Mark J. Terrill)\n<\/p>\n

\"Dodgers<\/p>\n

Dodgers starting pitcher Eric Lauer throws to the plate during the first inning of a game against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (AP Photo\/Mark J. Terrill)\n<\/p>\n

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The Colorado Rockies\u2019 Hunter Goodman is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run during the second inning of a game against the Dodgers on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (AP Photo\/Mark J. Terrill)\n<\/p>\n

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Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman, right, is pulled off the bag as he reaches to catch a ball as the Colorado Rockies\u2019 Willi Castro is safe at first during the third inning on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea\/Getty Images)\n<\/p>\n

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The Dodgers\u2019 Kik\u00e9 Hernandez hits a solo home run during the third inning of a game against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea\/Getty Images)\n<\/p>\n

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The Dodgers\u2019 Kik\u00e9 Hernandez runs the bases after hitting a solo home run during the third inning of a game against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea\/Getty Images)\n<\/p>\n

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The Dodgers\u2019 Kik\u00e9 Hern\u00e1ndez, center, is congratulated by Shohei Ohtani, left, after hitting a solo home run as Colorado Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman stands by during the third inning on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (AP Photo\/Mark J. Terrill)\n<\/p>\n

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The Dodgers\u2019 Andy Pages gestures to his dugout as he runs the bases after hitting a solo home run during the third inning of a game against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea\/Getty Images)\n<\/p>\n

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Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, left, is hit on the hand by a pitch from Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland (21) and as catcher Hunter Goodman reaches for the ball during the fourth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo\/Mark J. Terrill)\n<\/p>\n

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Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani reacts after being hit by a pitch on the right hand during the fourth inning of a game against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (AP Photo\/Mark J. Terrill)\n<\/p>\n

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Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani reacts after being hit by a pitch on the right hand during the fourth inning of a game against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (AP Photo\/Mark J. Terrill)\n<\/p>\n

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Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani looks at his right hand after being hit by a pitch during the fourth inning of a game against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (AP Photo\/Mark J. Terrill)\n<\/p>\n

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Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani acknowledges the first base umpire as he stands on first after being hit by a pitch during the fourth inning of a game against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (AP Photo\/Mark J. Terrill)\n<\/p>\n

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The Dodgers\u2019 Kik\u00e9 Hern\u00e1ndez, looks back at Shohei Ohtani as they score on a double by Andy Pages during the fourth inning of a game against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (AP Photo\/Mark J. Terrill)\n<\/p>\n

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Dodgers center fielder Andy Pages can\u2019t get to a ball that was hit for a solo home run by the Colorado Rockies\u2019 Brett Sullivan during the fifth inning on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (AP Photo\/Mark J. Terrill)\n<\/p>\n

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The Dodgers\u2019 Mookie Betts hits a three-run home run during the sixth inning of a game against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea\/Getty Images)\n<\/p>\n

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The Dodgers\u2019 Mookie Betts trots home after hitting a three-run home run during the sixth inning of a game against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (AP Photo\/Mark J. Terrill)\n<\/p>\n

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The Dodgers\u2019 Mookie Betts, right, is congratulated by teammate Andy Pages as after hitting a three-run home run during the sixth inning of a game against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (AP Photo\/Mark J. Terrill)\n<\/p>\n

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The Dodgers\u2019 Mookie Betts (50) is greeted by teammate Teoscar Hern\u00e1ndez as he returns to the dugout after hitting a three-run home run that scored Andy Pages (44) and Freddie Freeman, not pictured, during the sixth inning of a game against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea\/Getty Images)\n<\/p>\n

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The Dodgers\u2019 Will Smith hits a solo home run during the sixth inning of a game against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (AP Photo\/Mark J. Terrill)\n<\/p>\n

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The Dodgers\u2019 Will Smith, right, crosses home plate after hitting a solo home run as Colorado Rockies catcher Brett Sullivan watches during the sixth inning on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (AP Photo\/Mark J. Terrill)\n<\/p>\n

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Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas, right, chooses his glove before pitching in relief during the ninth inning of a blowout win against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea\/Getty Images)\n<\/p>\n

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Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas throws a pitch during the ninth inning of a blowout victory over the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo\/Mark J. Terrill)\n<\/p>\n

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Dodgers center fielder Andy Pages slides as he makes a play on a ball that was hit for a single by the Colorado Rockies\u2019 Troy Johnston during the ninth inning on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea\/Getty Images)\n<\/p>\n

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Dodgers center fielder Andy Pages slides as he makes a play on a ball that was hit for a single by the Colorado Rockies\u2019 Troy Johnston during the ninth inning on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea\/Getty Images)\n<\/p>\n

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The Colorado Rockies\u2019 Kyle Karros is greeted in the dugout after hitting a three-run home run during the ninth inning of a game against the Dodgers on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea\/Getty Images)\n<\/p>\n

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Dodgers catcher Will Smith, left, and infielder Miguel Rojas, who pitched the ninth inning of a blowout win, congratulate each other after the 15-6 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (AP Photo\/Mark J. Terrill)\n<\/p>\n

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From left, Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes, minority owner Alan Smolinisky and Dodgers manager Dave Roberts talk on the field before a game against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea\/Getty Images)\n<\/p>\n

\"Labor<\/p>\n

Labor leader Dolores Huerta waves before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before a game between the Dodgers and the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (AP Photo\/Mark J. Terrill)\n<\/p>\n

\"Labor<\/p>\n

Labor leader Dolores Huerta claps after throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before a game between the Dodgers and the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (AP Photo\/Mark J. Terrill)\n<\/p>\n

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Dodgers starting pitcher Eric Lauer throws to the plate during the first inning of a game against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea\/Getty Images)\n<\/p>\n

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LOS ANGELES \u2014 The Dodgers hit the shuffle button on their playlist of popular jams, and the hits flowed on Tuesday night with a whole new tempo.<\/p>\n

Mookie Betts moved into the cleanup spot for the first time since 2017<\/a> and contributed two home runs, including one in his first at-bat of the game<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Andy Pages moved into the No. 2 spot for the first time this season and hit a home run in his second at-bat, while finishing with four hits to tie a career high.<\/p>\n

Kik\u00e9 Hernandez joined the fun in his second game of the season<\/a>. Hernandez hit his first home run of the season, and the Dodgers turned all that power into a 15-6 victory over the Colorado Rockies.<\/p>\n

The only real sour note came in the fifth inning when Hernandez departed with a left oblique injury. He will go back on the injured list with infielder Alex Freeland expected to rejoin the team on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a bummer,\u201d Manager Dave Roberts said. \u201cHe\u2019s missed a lot of time and worked hard to get back. He was in great shape. He added that spark that we hoped.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hernandez said he felt the first twinge of discomfort in his oblique during batting practice before his return on Monday. The injury deteriorated to the point where he could not continue Tuesday.<\/p>\n

\u201cI thought it was just weird tightness,\u201d Hernandez said. \u201cNever done an oblique before, so I didn\u2019t really know what I was feeling. Came in today, wasn\u2019t feeling great. I got treatment, but I thought I could play. The homer swing felt awful. The next at-bat I went out there, I swung and missed on the first pitch and didn\u2019t feel great. After that, I went into survival mode. \u2026 I don\u2019t really know how bad it is. We\u2019ll find out (after an MRI on Wednesday).\u201d<\/p>\n

The Dodgers also had another injury scare in the fourth inning when Shohei Ohtani was hit on the back of the right hand by a pitch from Rockies starter Kyle Freeland. The pitch mostly impacted the pad on Ohtani\u2019s hand, although it also grazed his pinky finger. X-rays were not deemed necessary.<\/p>\n

Ohtani still is scheduled to take his turn on the mound Wednesday, although a decision to also let him operate as the designated hitter remains undecided.<\/p>\n

The Dodgers finished with five home runs on a busy evening while matching their season high in runs and hits (17). Will Smith also went deep for just the second time in his past 21 games.<\/p>\n

Stop-gap left-hander Eric Lauer gave up one run on four hits over six innings in his Dodgers debut, while looking like a whole new pitcher after a 6.69 ERA for the Toronto Blue Jays in eight appearances (six starts) led to being designated for assignment.<\/p>\n

Miguel Rojas moved from second base to third then to the mound in the ninth inning and coughed up home runs to both Brett Sullivan and Kyle Karros. It was the first Dodger Stadium home run for the younger Karros, whose dad Eric Karros hit a ballpark record 130 during a 14-year career, 12 of which came with the Dodgers.<\/p>\n

While it was far from pretty, Roberts appreciated Rojas\u2019 effort that \u201csaved an inning from our bullpen.\u201d<\/p>\n

In the end, the Dodgers earned their fourth consecutive victory and 11th in the past 13 games.<\/p>\n

The recent run of success has been led by a dominating pitching staff, especially the bullpen, with an erratic offense only starting to come alive of late. The Dodgers now have 10 double-digit scoring efforts this season, with four coming in the past 10 games.<\/p>\n

Betts had just four home runs on the season, and one since returning from an oblique injury earlier this month, when he blasted a two-run home run to center in the first inning. He pumped his fist while hopping into the air between first and second base.<\/p>\n

\u201cNot as much with the home run as much as just the work (behind the scenes) worked,\u201d Betts said of the emotion. \u201cI think the work that we put in finally translated when the other days the work I put in didn\u2019t necessarily translate. So it was more excitement from that.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hernandez hit his home run to lead off the third inning<\/a> and Pages added his two batters later<\/a>. Pages added a two-run double in a four-run fourth inning and the Dodgers were off and running with an 8-1 lead.<\/p>\n

The run spigot continued to flow.\u00a0Rojas\u00a0and Hyeseong Kim each\u00a0drove in\u00a0a run in the fifth. Kim entered the game when Hernandez departed.<\/p>\n

Betts hit his second home run in the sixth inning when his three-run shot cleared the wall in left-center<\/a>. His sixth of the season gave him his first multi-homer game since May of last season.<\/p>\n

Smith added a two-run shot later in the sixth<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have a directive and I know exactly what I need to do every day,\u201d Betts said of his recent mechanical adjustment that led to success Tuesday. \u201cThat doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s going to translate into hits, but I know exactly how to train my body, train my mind into letting it translate on the field now.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lauer (2-5) is getting his chance with the two-time defending World Series champions as both Tyler Glasnow (back) and Blake Snell (elbow) spend time on the IL. He was acquired in a cash transaction only after the Blue Jays designated him for assignment earlier this month.<\/p>\n

\u201cOverall, they kept it pretty simple for me this week where it wasn\u2019t (working) on too many things,\u201d Lauer said. \u201cThey said \u2018Go out there, be yourself, you\u2019ve had some rest so we want to see what you\u2019re like then we\u2019ll tinker after that. Will and I worked well together and I have no complaints.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dave Roberts addresses the media regarding Kik\u00e9’s injury, Eric Lauer’s start, and Shohei’s hand after defeating the Rockies 15-6. pic.twitter.com\/BWOzzrnvLG<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 SportsNet LA (@SportsNetLA) May 27, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Kik\u00e9 on his injury:<\/p>\n

“I’m hoping best-case scenario, it’s a grade 1 and at least 2-3 weeks and I’m back.” pic.twitter.com\/IGF6GCRQOX<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 SportsNet LA (@SportsNetLA) May 27, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

“These guys in here, I love them so much. They supported me through the ups and the downs.”<\/p>\n

Mookie Betts (3-5, 2 R, 5 RBI, 2 HR) speaks with @kirsten_watson<\/a> after a dominant 2-HR performance in the 15-6 win over Colorado! pic.twitter.com\/uV4UUoAIvd<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 SportsNet LA (@SportsNetLA) May 27, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Eric Lauer (6.0 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 4 K) discusses his first start as a Dodger. pic.twitter.com\/5TVOmAnzfH<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 SportsNet LA (@SportsNetLA) May 27, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

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