Rockies rally late to defeat Dodgers 9-6

Colorado overcomes early deficit with big 7th inning to take series opener at Coors Field

Apr. 19, 2026 at 11:41pm

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A vibrant, cubist-style painting depicting a baseball game in fragmented, overlapping geometric shapes and planes of bright colors, capturing the energy and intensity of the competition between the Rockies and Dodgers.The Rockies' dramatic comeback victory over the Dodgers at Coors Field showcases the team's growing confidence and ability to compete with one of the NL's elite squads.Denver Today

The Colorado Rockies came from behind to defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-6 on Sunday at Coors Field. The Rockies trailed 3-0 early but scored nine of the game's next 10 runs, including a big 7th inning rally highlighted by a two-run homer from Mickey Moniak, to secure the victory.

Why it matters

The win was the Rockies' second straight over the two-time defending champion Dodgers, marking the first time this season Colorado has come from behind when trailing by three or more runs to win a game. It also continued the Rockies' recent success against their NL West rivals at Coors Field.

The details

Colorado opened the 7th inning with four consecutive hits against Dodgers reliever Blake Treinen, including Moniak's two-run shot, to take the lead. The Rockies then pulled away, tallying 15 hits against seven different Los Angeles pitchers on the day. Rockies starter Michael Lorenzen settled in after a shaky start, allowing four earned runs over 10.2 innings in his last two home outings.

  • The Rockies' comeback win came one day after Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing made comments suggesting Colorado's aggressive approach at the plate was 'a little fishy'.
  • Shohei Ohtani's RBI double in the 3rd inning extended his on-base streak to 51 consecutive games, moving him into sole possession of 3rd place on the Dodgers' all-time on-base streak list.

The players

Mickey Moniak

Rockies outfielder who hit a two-run home run in the 7th inning to give Colorado the lead. Moniak has a team-leading 6 home runs this season, 4 of which have come at Coors Field.

Michael Lorenzen

Rockies starting pitcher who settled in after a shaky start, allowing 4 earned runs over 10.2 innings in his last two home outings.

Blake Treinen

Dodgers relief pitcher who was charged with the loss after allowing 4 consecutive hits to start the 7th inning, including Moniak's go-ahead home run.

Shohei Ohtani

Dodgers designated hitter who extended his on-base streak to 51 consecutive games with an RBI double in the 3rd inning, moving him into 3rd place on the franchise's all-time on-base streak list.

Warren Schaeffer

Rockies manager who praised his team's resilience and aggressive approach at the plate in the comeback win.

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What they’re saying

“You need every run you can get against the Dodgers. We played hard all day. Never quit. We kept it going until the end, which is what we want to be known for.”

— Warren Schaeffer, Rockies Manager

“We all saw the comments and it is what it is. We're going to keep being aggressive with stuff over the plate. We're going to jump on it.”

— Mickey Moniak, Rockies Outfielder

“I think when you have a mentality with a lot of young guys who want to get better, who want to make a name for themselves and you get them the right information and you put them in the right places to succeed, it just adds confidence to the team when they're doing those things. We're creating offense and I think that can turn into some true momentum. With a young team like this, we can continue to create that.”

— Michael Lorenzen, Rockies Pitcher

What’s next

The Rockies and Dodgers will wrap up their four-game series at Coors Field on Monday night, with Colorado's Jose Quintana taking the mound against Los Angeles' Justin Wrobleski.

The takeaway

The Rockies' come-from-behind victory over the Dodgers, fueled by their aggressive approach at the plate and timely hitting, showcases the team's growing confidence and ability to compete with one of the NL's elite squads, especially at their hitter-friendly home ballpark.