The Los Angeles Dodgers secured a dominant 12-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies, with Justin Wrobleski pitching seven strong innings. Max Muncy hit two home runs, contributing to a powerful offensive display from the Dodgers.
Key points
Dodgers won 12-2 against Rockies
Justin Wrobleski pitched seven innings with one earned run
Max Muncy hit two home runs
Miguel Rojas reached his 1,000th career hit
Dodgers next face Giants at Oracle Park
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DENVER, CO - APRIL 20: Starting pitcher Justin Wrobleski #70 of the Los Angeles Dodgers delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on April 20, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) | Getty Images
DENVER, CO - APRIL 20: Starting pitcher Justin Wrobleski #70 of the Los Angeles Dodgers delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on April 20, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) | Getty Images
A dozen runs was more than enough with the way Justin Wrobleski pitched, but the Dodgers decided to err on the side of caution with one of their most complete offensive efforts of the year, running away with a 12-2 win in Colorado. Itâs been an unusually productive early start to the season against left-handed pitchers for Max Muncyâthatâs how the scoring got started for the Dodgers, with the veteran third baseman going deep for the third time this season against a southpaw, already only one short of his season total in 2025.
When Wrobleski pitched eight scoreless innings against the Mets last week, it felt unlikely that he would find those heights once again in his next start, and to a great extent, he was just as impressive against the Rockies. One run in the first on a Brenton Doyle RBI double would be all that Wrobleski would allow in seven innings with just three strikeouts and no walks. Colorado managed their fair share of hits against Wrobleski, but the southpaw elevated his game with runners in scoring position, allowing just 2 hits in nine opportunities.
The Rockies didnât have a lot of time leading this one, as Muncy and Miguel Rojas went back-to-back in the second inning to help the Dodgers take a lead theyâd maintain for the rest of this game.
Due to certain key absences, the Dodgers had a lineup that was as *specifically* designed to mash a left-hander as this team could put out, with Alex Call, Santiago Espinal, and Rojas all getting starts. It paid off as that trio combined for five of the Dodgersâ first ten hits. Rojas, in particular, stole the spotlight by reaching his 1,000th career hit with a single in the fourth.
Producing enough offense on their own to control this game, the Dodgers also experienced a helping hand from the Rockies multiple times. First, the Rockies misplayed a routine ground ball in the third, preventing them from completing a double playâinstead, Will Smith reached on an error, a run scored, and quickly thereafter, one more came across on a Teoscar HernĂĄndez double play to make it a 4-1 game.
Only an inning later, it was the starterâs turn to screw up. Quintana found himself facing the humongous challenge of an at-bat against Shohei Ohtani with the bases loaded, and then he induced what appeared to be a double play ball, but not before a balk moved every runner over. Ohtani would eventually ground out again, and Alex Call didnât capitalize on the opportunity, but they kept on coming.
In the sixth, after Quintana had left the game, it was a bases-loaded walk from Call to make it 6-1. It didnât matter that Los Angeles stranded three runners in that frame because in the seventh, one more came across on a Miguel Rojas bunt that resulted in a pitching error. In the late innings, the ball began flying out once again, with Muncy going deep for the second time and Dalton Rushing hitting a couple of homers to take his season tally to seven.
Itâs wild to consider that this couldâve been an even bigger slugfest for a Dodgers team that went 3 for 15 with runners in scoring positionâone whose four of the five home runs were all solo shots, with hitters sixth through seventh going 11 for 17.
Game particulars
**Home runsâ** 2 Max Muncy (8), Miguel Rojas (1), 2 Dalton Rushing (7), T.J. Rumfield (3)
Continuing a road trip that marks first visits to familiar ballparks, the Dodgers will return to California to face the Giants at Oracle Park. Yoshinobu Yamamoto, whoâs hitting on all cylinders, will take on the youngster Landen Roupp, coming off a terrific start in Cincinnati. The first pitch is scheduled for 6:45 p.m. PT.
Q&A
What was the final score of the Dodgers vs Rockies game on April 20, 2026?
The final score was 12-2 in favor of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
How did Justin Wrobleski perform against the Rockies?
Justin Wrobleski pitched seven innings, allowing one earned run and striking out three batters.
Who hit home runs for the Dodgers in the April 20 game?
Max Muncy hit two home runs, while Miguel Rojas and Dalton Rushing also contributed with home runs.
What is the Dodgers' next game after their win against the Rockies?
The Dodgers will face the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park, with the first pitch scheduled for 6:45 p.m. PT.
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