The Los Angeles Dodgers are facing some challenges with injuries and slumps, but their depth is helping them navigate through these setbacks. Star players like Max Muncy, Chris Taylor, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto are dealing with injuries, and Mookie Betts recently suffered a fractured left hand. Despite these setbacks, the Dodgers remain in first place in the National League West and are ready to take on the Colorado Rockies in a four-game series.
Left-hander James Paxton will take the mound for the Dodgers against Colorado’s Cal Quantrill. Paxton has been performing well this season and will look to continue his success against the Rockies. On the other hand, Quantrill has been instrumental in Colorado’s recent turnaround, bouncing back from a rough start to the season.
The Dodgers have had the upper hand against the Rockies in their recent matchups, winning 16 of the last 23 games between the two teams. However, the Rockies have shown that they can compete with winning teams at home, as seen in their series wins against the Texas Rangers, Cleveland Guardians, and Philadelphia Phillies.
Chris Taylor, despite his struggles this season, has had success against the Rockies in the past. He is focused on taking each day as it comes and trusting the process to overcome his current challenges. Additionally, Nolan Jones’ performance, with three hits in a recent game after returning from injury, is a positive sign for the Rockies.
Both teams will look to make a statement in this upcoming series, with the Dodgers aiming to extend their lead in the NL West and the Rockies seeking to continue their success at home. It will be an exciting matchup between two competitive teams vying for a win in Denver.