MLB Final Intelligence
Colorado Rockies vs Los Angeles Dodgers β Recap
March 7, 2026 Β· Camelback Ranch - Glendale Β· View Preview
Game Recap
The Colorado Rockies pulled off an upset victory against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday, fueled by a pivotal offensive outburst in the middle innings and a strong performance from their bullpen. This win marked a rare road triumph for the Rockies over a division leader.
The Rockies generated enough offense to secure the win, with a significant four-run rally in the fifth inning providing the crucial separation. This decisive frame allowed Colorado to build a lead that Los Angeles ultimately couldn't overcome. Despite the Dodgers' overall strong season, they struggled to find consistent offense in this particular matchup.
That four-run fifth inning proved to be the game's turning point, shifting momentum firmly in Coloradoβs favor. Jake McCarthy was instrumental in the Rockies' offensive efforts, driving in three runs and scoring twice, showcasing timely hitting despite only collecting one base hit. Supporting the offensive surge, Adam Laskey delivered a masterful relief outing for Colorado, stifling the Dodgers' bats with 3.0 scoreless innings and five strikeouts, effectively preserving the lead established by his offense.
Ultimately, the Rockies' ability to capitalize on a single big inning, coupled with a dominant relief performance, was the difference in securing the unexpected victory. The Colorado Rockies now stand at 51-75, while the Los Angeles Dodgers move to 75-52.
Player of the Game
Turning Point
The game turned in the 5th inning, when the Colorado Rockies scored 4 runs.
Pitching
| Pitcher | Team | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Laskey S |
|
3.0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4.50 |
| Landon Knack |
|
3.0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9.64 |
| Welinton Herrera |
|
1.1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 11.81 |
| Zach Agnos |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Alex Vesia |
|
1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Antonio Knowles |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 |
| Ben Casparius |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3.00 |
| Garrett McDaniels |
|
1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.36 |
| Jack Dreyer |
|
1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.00 |
| TJ Shook |
|
0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Carlos Duran |
|
0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11.57 |
| Blake Treinen L |
|
0.1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 15.43 |
Batting
| Batter | Team | AB | H | HR | RBI | R | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vimael Machin |
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Jake McCarthy |
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Brenton Doyle |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Call |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andy Pages |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Teoscar Hernandez |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Braxton Fulford |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Charlie Condon |
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Ritter |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Troy Johnston |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Freddie Freeman |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jose Izarra |
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josue De Paula |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Max Muncy |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Mookie Betts |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ryan Ward |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seby Zavala |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yeiner Fernandez |
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zachary Ehrhard |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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