Rockies at Dodgers 9/21/19 - MLB Picks & Predictions

By: Jim |

Last Updated: 09/20/2019 at 9:25 PM ET

The Colorado Rockies are set to visit Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California for a National League West clash against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Colorado Rockies come into this matchup with a 66-87 record, and they will be looking to rebound after dropping their recent home series against the New York Mets, 7-4. Jeff Hoffman received the starting nod for the Colorado Rockies, and he had success as he gave up 2 earned runs in 5.1 innings. Sam Hilliard had a solid game from the plate for the Colorado Rockies as he went 2 for 4 with 2 HRs and 2 RBIs.

The Colorado Rockies are set to start Kyle Freeland (3-11, 6.98 ERA) who struggled in his latest start as he gave up 3 earned runs in 5.1 innings against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Kyle Freeland struggled in his 1 start against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the 2019 season as he gave up 7 earned runs in 3.2 innings.

The Los Angeles Dodgers come into this matchup with a 98-55 record, and they will be looking to rebound after dropping their recent home series against the Tampa Bay Rays, 8-7 in 11 innings. The Los Angeles Dodgers threw 9 different pitchers against the Rays, but Josh Sborz received the loss as he gave up 2 earned runs in 2 innings. Max Muncy had a solid game from the plate for the Los Angeles Dodgers as he contributed 2 RBIs.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to start Hyun-Jin Ryu (12-5, 2.35 ERA) who had success in his latest start as he went 7 scoreless innings while striking out 6 batters against the New York Mets. Hyun-Jin Ryu struggled in his 4 starts against the Colorado Rockies during the 2019 season as he is posting a 4.87 ERA.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have dominated the Colorado Rockies as of recent as they have won 21 of their last 28 meetings. The Los Angeles Dodgers have already clinched their spot in the postseason, but their next task is securing home field advantage. The Dodgers have been dominant at home this season as they are 57-21 and luckily, they get to go against the Rockies who sit last in the NL West with a 26-49 road record. The Rockies have one of the worst pitching staffs in baseball, especially since Jon Gray has been out for most of the season. The Dodgers may be young, but they have been residents in the playoffs over the last few seasons and should stay on track. Final Score Prediction, Los Angeles Dodgers win 7-4.

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