LA Dodgers at Colorado Rockies 9/21/21 - MLB Picks & Predictions

The Los Angeles Dodgers open a three-game series on the road at Coors Field on Tuesday against the Colorado Rockies. Los Angeles is 95-54 following an 8-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. The Dodgers are second in the National League West just one game behind the first-place San Francisco Giants and have already clinched a postseason berth.

Justin Turner is batting .278 to lead Los Angeles and the third baseman has a team-high 138 hits. First baseman Max Muncy has 34 home runs and 86 RBIs to lead the Dodgers in both and Mookie Betts has a team-best .379 on-base percentage. On Tuesday, Los Angeles will send Julio Urias to the mound. The left hander is 18-3 with an ERA of  2.99, 180 Ks and 32 BBs.

Colorado dropped to 70-79 following a 3-0 loss to the Washington Nationals on Sunday. The loss snapped a five-game winning streak for Colorado but the Rockies have won seven of the last nine. Colorado is fourth in the National League West to 26 ½ games behind the first-place San Francisco Giants and have been eliminated from playoff contention for some time.

Left fielder Raimel Tapia is batting .276 to lead Colorado, while first baseman C.J. Cron has 27 home runs, 83 RBIs and an on-base percentage of .366 to lead Colorado in each. Right fielder Charlie Blackmon is the leader in hits with 127. Colorado has not yet announced its starting pitcher for Tuesday's opening game of this series against Los Angeles.