By Adam — April 15, 2025
The Colorado Rockies have had a forgettable week, to put it mildly. After being completely shut out in three straight games against the San Diego Padres — a franchise first — they now travel to Dodger Stadium to face another formidable foe: the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Unfortunately, the "good news, bad news" storyline continues. Yes, they’re done facing San Diego’s elite pitching for now. But the challenge tonight might be even tougher: an angry Dodgers team desperate to rebound after a rare rough patch.
A Chance for Redemption — For Both Teams
The Dodgers, perennial World Series contenders, come into tonight's game licking their wounds. They’ve just dropped a home series to the Chicago Cubs — their first at home this season — capped by a humiliating 16–0 blowout loss on Saturday, the worst shutout in franchise history. They followed it up with a 4–2 defeat on Sunday.
That means LA has now lost six of their last nine games and three consecutive series. It’s an unusual sight: a vulnerable Dodgers squad, perhaps not broken, but definitely shaken.
On the other side, the Rockies (4–11) have plenty of problems of their own. Their offense has gone ice-cold, scoring just one run over their last four games. With a team batting average that has cratered and a lineup struggling to produce consistent contact, manager Bud Black is likely running out of answers — and patience.
Pitching Matchup: Senzatela vs. May
Antonio Senzatela will take the mound for the Rockies, still working his way back from an injury that limited him to just a handful of starts in 2024. So far in 2025, he’s shown flashes of his old self but has struggled with command and run support. His last outing was serviceable — five innings, three earned runs — but in the context of the Rockies’ total lack of offense, it wasn’t enough.
He’ll face off against the Dodgers’ Dustin May, a flame-throwing right-hander who’s also returning from injury woes of his own. May has looked sharp early in the season, with a 2.08 ERA and a fastball that’s still touching the upper 90s. His movement is as electric as ever, and he’ll likely pose serious problems for a Rockies lineup already lacking confidence.
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What to Watch
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Can Colorado get a run? Literally. The Rockies haven’t crossed the plate since last Wednesday. The longer this streak continues, the more pressure builds on an already tense team.
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How will the Dodgers respond to embarrassment? Historically, this is when they snap back and explode offensively. If they jump on Senzatela early, it could be another long night for Colorado.
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Will either team show signs of life at the plate? Despite recent struggles, both teams are stacked with capable hitters. Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman have been uncharacteristically quiet — they’re due.
A Gut Check Game
Game 16 of a 162-game season is rarely seen as make-or-break — but this one has the feel of a crossroads, especially for the Rockies. A surprise win against a wounded Dodgers team could do wonders for morale and momentum. A blowout loss? That might send them spiraling even further into irrelevance.
For now, all eyes are on Chavez Ravine.
The Rockies need something — anything — to go right. And fast.