Rockies rally past Dodgers with Johnston's clutch double

Colorado overcomes early deficit to snap LA's win streak

Apr. 19, 2026 at 10:05am

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting a baseball game between the Colorado Rockies and Los Angeles Dodgers, with sharp geometric shapes and planes of color representing the dynamic action on the field.The Rockies' dramatic comeback win over the Dodgers showcases the team's fighting spirit and ability to overcome early deficits.Denver Today

Troy Johnston hit a go-ahead two-run double in the sixth inning to lead the Colorado Rockies to a 4-3 comeback victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday night in Denver. The Dodgers had jumped out to an early 2-0 lead, but the Rockies rallied to hand Los Angeles its first loss in five games.

Why it matters

The Rockies have struggled this season, winning just two of their last nine games, so this comeback victory over the NL West-leading Dodgers could provide a much-needed boost of momentum. For the Dodgers, the loss snaps their four-game winning streak and is a rare blemish on what has been a dominant start to the season.

The details

Johnston had three of Colorado's seven hits, including the game-winning double in the sixth inning that gave the Rockies the lead for good. Rockies reliever Brennan Bernardino delivered 1 1/3 no-hit innings to earn the win, while Victor Vodnik pitched a scoreless ninth for the save. Dodgers starter Emmet Sheehan allowed two runs over five innings, while Kyle Tucker and Dalton Rushing homered for Los Angeles.

  • The Dodgers jumped out to a 2-0 lead just two pitches into the game.
  • The Rockies scored a run in the bottom of the first to make it 2-1.
  • Rushing's solo homer in the second inning extended the Dodgers' lead to 3-2.
  • Johnston's go-ahead double in the sixth inning gave the Rockies a 4-3 lead they would not relinquish.

The players

Troy Johnston

A Rockies infielder who had three hits, including the go-ahead two-run double in the sixth inning to lead Colorado's comeback.

Brennan Bernardino

A Rockies relief pitcher who delivered 1 1/3 no-hit innings to earn the win.

Victor Vodnik

The Rockies' closer who pitched a scoreless ninth inning to record the save.

Kyle Tucker

A Dodgers outfielder who hit a two-run home run in the first inning to give Los Angeles an early lead.

Dalton Rushing

A Dodgers infielder who hit a solo home run in the second inning to extend Los Angeles' advantage.

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What they’re saying

“This was a big win for us after struggling lately. We showed a lot of fight to come back against a tough Dodgers team.”

— Troy Johnston, Rockies infielder

What’s next

The Rockies and Dodgers will wrap up their three-game series on Sunday afternoon in Denver.

The takeaway

The Rockies' comeback victory over the Dodgers demonstrates their resilience and ability to bounce back from early deficits, providing hope that they can turn their season around despite their recent struggles.