Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman lead Dodgers to a 4-0 victory over Rockies with early homers

Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman hit home runs in the first inning, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers win 4-0 against the Colorado Rockies. The Dodgers' bullpen, including Michael Grove, Alex Vesia, and Daniel Hudson, combined for their sixth shutout this season. Betts hit his fourth leadoff homer this season, and Freeman also homered off Colorado's Austin Gomber. The Dodgers have won five of their last six games. Gomber, who had a good ERA coming into the game, struggled with his command and allowed three runs. Betts hit his ninth homer of the season, ending a drought since May 17. The Rockies were shut out for the seventh time this season. The Dodgers' pitching staff was tough to face, and the Rockies couldn't generate much offense. Kiké Hernández also contributed with a run batted in for the Dodgers. Shohei Ohtani stole his 100th base in his career, becoming the fourth Japanese-born player to reach this milestone. The Rockies' Ezequiel Tovar had a good game with three hits, but the team lost. Yamamoto pitched well for the Dodgers, limiting the Rockies to seven hits and one walk. In the end, the Dodgers emerged victorious with strong hitting and pitching performances. The Rockies struggled to score runs and lost the game. Both teams showed determination and skill on the field.