Moniak and Karros homer as the Rockies beat the Dodgers 9-6

Colorado hands Los Angeles its first losing streak of the season

Apr. 19, 2026 at 10:41pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting the dynamic movements and energy of a baseball game, with players and the field rendered in an abstract, cubist style.A cubist interpretation of the intense on-field action as the Rockies and Dodgers battle it out in a high-scoring affair.Los Angeles Today

The Colorado Rockies defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-6 on Sunday, with Mickey Moniak hitting a go-ahead two-run homer in the seventh inning and Kyle Karros adding a solo shot earlier in the game. The Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani extended his on-base streak to 51 games, and Ryan Ward made his MLB debut, recording an RBI single. Antonio Senzatela earned the win in relief for the Rockies.

Why it matters

This game marks the Dodgers' first losing streak of the season, as they had won 11 of their previous 13 games before dropping the last two in Denver. The Rockies' victory also showcases their ability to compete with one of the top teams in the National League.

The details

Moniak's go-ahead homer in the seventh inning gave the Rockies the lead, and they added three more runs in the eighth to secure the victory. Ohtani continued his impressive on-base streak, while Ward, making his MLB debut, recorded an RBI single. The Rockies rallied from an early 3-0 deficit, tying the game in the fourth and fifth innings before taking the lead for good in the seventh.

  • The game was played on Sunday, April 19, 2026.
  • Ohtani's RBI double in the third inning extended his on-base streak to 51 games.
  • Ward made his MLB debut in the game, logging 696 games in the minors before getting called up.

The players

Mickey Moniak

A Colorado Rockies outfielder who hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the seventh inning to give the Rockies the lead.

Kyle Karros

A Colorado Rockies player who hit a solo home run in the game.

Shohei Ohtani

A Los Angeles Dodgers player who doubled twice and extended his on-base streak to 51 games.

Ryan Ward

A Los Angeles Dodgers player who made his MLB debut, recording an RBI single in the game.

Antonio Senzatela

The Colorado Rockies pitcher who earned the win in relief.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

This game showcases the Rockies' ability to compete with one of the top teams in the National League, as they were able to overcome an early deficit and hand the Dodgers their first losing streak of the season. The performance of players like Moniak, Karros, and Senzatela highlights the Rockies' depth and resilience.