Dodgers 12, Rockies 3: The Tragedy of Errors
TL;DR
The Dodgers defeated the Rockies 12-3, capitalizing on three fielding errors and a strong performance from Justin Wrobleski. Max Muncy hit two homers, while the Rockies struggled with clutch hitting, leaving nine runners on base.
Key points
- Dodgers won 12-3 against Rockies
- Max Muncy hit two home runs
- Justin Wrobleski pitched six scoreless innings
- Rockies committed three fielding errors
- Rockies left nine runners on base
Quintanaâs Command Improves, But D struggles
On the bright side, JosĂ© Quintana only walked one batter in five innings compared to the eight heâd walked in eight innings in his first two outings. The bad news is that Kyle Karros had a fielding error that gave way to a two-run third inning. Quintana also got in his own way, getting called for a run-scoring balk in the fourth. Instead of inducing an inning-ending double play, it scored a run and helped the Dodgers take a 5-1 lead. View Link In the first inning, Quinanta was also charged with an error when he couldnât catch a lob from Troy Johnston to allow Shohei Ohtani to reach. Luckily, it didnât turn out to hurt Quintana as Ohtani was stranded at third. What *did* hurt Quintana was giving up back-to-back solo homers to Muncy and Miguel Rojas in the second inning to give the Dodgers a lead (2-1) that they never lost. On the night, Quintana (0-2, 6.53 ERA) gave up six runs, only four earned, on eight hits and one walk with one strikeout in five innings. Quintana started the sixth inning, but gave up singles to Muncy and Rojas to start the frame and got the hook from manager Warren Schaeffer. In the postgame press conference, Schaeffer called the game âa night to forget.â
Gordon Also Scores Own Goal
Tanner Gordon relieved Quintana and was also his own worst enemy. While he almost escaped damage despite inheriting two runners, he intentionally walked Ohtani after getting two outs, but then accidentally walked Alex Call to walk in a run and make it 6-1. View Link In the seventh inning, Gordon made a fielding error when he couldnât scoop up a bunt by Rojas, which allowed Andy Pages to score and increase L.A.âs lead to 7-1. In the eighth, Gordon threw a wild pitch, which allowed Ohtani to move from second to third and then come around to score on a Teoscar HernĂĄndez single. While Gordon recorded six strikeouts, he didnât have the same swing-and-miss magic he had in his season debut when he threw four scoreless innings on April 15 against Houston. Instead, the Dodgers teed off on Gordon with Dalton Rushing hitting two homers and Muncy adding his second of the day. When all was said and done, Gordon (7.04 ERA) gave up six runs on seven hits with three walks.
Rockies Score First
Itâs hard to believe, but the Rockies actually jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the first inning. Jordan Beck led off with a double and Brenton Doyle followed with another double to bring him home and put the Rockies up 1-0. View Link Then Wrobleski took over and gave up zero runs in the next six innings. The Rockies only got six hits in innings two through seven, struck out three times and didnât draw a walk. Wrobleski is now 3-0 on the season with a 1.88 ERA in 24 innings. The offense did better as soon as Wrobleski left the game. In the eighth inning, TJ Rumfield earned a stroll through the dugout in the purple coat when he sent an Edgardo Henriquez slider 440 feet to the second deck in the right field stands. It was Rumfieldâs third homer of the season. View Link Beck, taking advantage of a left-handed pitcher, went 3-for-4 with a sacrifice fly and a run scored from the leadoff spot. All three of his hits came against Wrobleski. Willi Castro and Brett Sullivan each added two hits for the Rockies.
Up Next
The Rockies will now host the San Diego (15-7) for a three-game series beginning Tuesday. The Padres swept the Rockies in a four-game series earlier in April. On Tuesday, RHP Randy VĂĄsquez (1-0, 2.49)Â will get the start for San Diego. The Rockies have yet to announce their starter. *Please keep in mind our**Purple Row Community Guidelines**when youâre commenting. Thanks!*
Q&A
What were the key mistakes made by the Rockies in their game against the Dodgers?
The Rockies committed three fielding errors, a balk, and a wild pitch, which contributed to their loss.
How did Max Muncy perform in the Dodgers' win over the Rockies?
Max Muncy hit two home runs in the game, bringing his total to four in the series against the Rockies.
What was Justin Wrobleski's performance like in the game?
Justin Wrobleski pitched six scoreless innings, allowing no runs and improving his record to 3-0 with a 1.88 ERA.
What was the final score of the Dodgers vs. Rockies game on April 20, 2026?
The final score was Dodgers 12, Rockies 3.