Rockies Rally Past Dodgers With Long Balls

Colorado hands LA first back-to-back losses of the season

Apr. 20, 2026 at 2:51am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball game between the Colorado Rockies and Los Angeles Dodgers, with sharp, overlapping planes of color representing the players and action on the field.The Rockies' come-from-behind victory over the powerhouse Dodgers showcases their offensive firepower and ability to compete in the NL West.Denver Today

The Colorado Rockies defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-6 on Sunday, powered by home runs from Mickey Moniak and Kyle Karros. The Rockies came from behind to hand the Dodgers their first consecutive losses of the 2026 season.

Why it matters

The Dodgers have been the class of the National League West for years, so any losses, let alone consecutive ones, are noteworthy. This result shakes up the divisional standings and shows the Rockies can compete with the perennial powerhouse.

The details

Moniak and Karros each had two hits, including a home run, to lead the Rockies' offensive attack. Colorado rallied from an early deficit to score nine unanswered runs and secure the victory over the Dodgers.

  • The game was played on Sunday, April 20, 2026 in Denver, Colorado.

The players

Mickey Moniak

An outfielder for the Colorado Rockies who hit a home run in the game.

Kyle Karros

An infielder for the Colorado Rockies who also hit a home run in the game.

Los Angeles Dodgers

The perennial National League West division champions who suffered their first consecutive losses of the 2026 season.

Colorado Rockies

The National League West team that came from behind to defeat the Dodgers and hand them their first back-to-back losses of the year.

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The takeaway

The Rockies' come-from-behind victory over the dominant Dodgers shows they have the offensive firepower to compete in the NL West this season and potentially challenge for a playoff spot.