Clayton Kershaw wins 9th straight decision; Dodgers' magic number 12
Clayton Kershaw won his ninth straight decision, Justin Turner hit a tiebreaking double and rookie Scott Schebler homered to lead the Dodgers to a 4-1 victory over the Rockies.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Colorado Rockies
1
Los Angeles Dodgers
4
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| LAD | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15/26 | vs Milwaukee Brewers | L 4-6 | MLB |
| 10/14/26 | vs Milwaukee Brewers | L 2-6 | MLB |
| 10/12/26 | @ Milwaukee Brewers | L 4-7 | MLB |
| 10/11/26 | @ Milwaukee Brewers | L 1-2 | MLB |
| 10/7/26 | @ Atlanta Braves | W 4-1 | MLB |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-4
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Play Result 1-4
Schebler homered to right (434 feet), Seager scored.
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Advancing On Force 1-4
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Bunted Foul 1-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-2
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Play Result 1-2
Turner doubled to left, Utley scored, Gonzalez to third.
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Advancing On Force 1-2
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 1-1
Pitch 1: in play
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 9: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 4: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-1
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Play Result 1-1
Grandal hit sacrifice fly to center, Ethier scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-1
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-0
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Play Result 1-0
González grounded out to shortstop, LeMahieu scored, Arenado to third.
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Advancing On Play 1-0
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: foul
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End Inning 1-4
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-4
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Play Result 1-4
Dickerson grounded out to first.
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Ground Out 1-4
Pitch 5: in play
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Ball 1-4
Pitch 4: ball 3
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Play Result 1-4
González to second on fielder's indifference.
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Fielders Indifference 1-4
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Ball 1-4
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 1-4
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-4
Dickerson batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-4
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Play Result 1-4
Rosario flied out to center.
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Fly Out 1-4
Pitch 6: in play
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Ball 1-4
Pitch 5: ball 1
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 3: foul
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Strike Looking 1-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Swinging 1-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-4
Rosario batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-4
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Play Result 1-4
González singled to right.
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Single 1-4
Pitch 4: in play
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Strike Swinging 1-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Ball 1-4
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 1-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-4
González batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-4
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Play Result 1-4
Arenado lined out to center.
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Line Out 1-4
Pitch 2: in play
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Strike Looking 1-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-4
Arenado batting
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Play Result 1-4
Hatcher relieved Nicasio.
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Start Inning 1-4
Top of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 1-4
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Lineup Change 1-4
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End Inning 1-4
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-4
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Play Result 1-4
Guerrero struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 1-4
Pitch 4: strike 3 (looking)
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Head to Head
LAD win series 2-1
Injuries
Los Angeles Dodgers
- Gavin Stone Out
- Ben Casparius Out
- Will Klein Out
- Dalton Rushing Out
Colorado Rockies
- Kris Bryant Out
- McCade Brown Out
- Chase Dollander Out
- Welinton Herrera Out
Lineups
ConfirmedLAD
Joc PedersonCF3
Chase Utley2B26
Adrian Gonzalez1B23
Justin Turner3B3
Andre EthierRF16
Corey SeagerSS5
Yasmani GrandalC6
Scott ScheblerLF44
Clayton KershawP22
Substitutes
Scott Van SlykeRF33
Luis AvilanP70
Juan NicasioP40
Alex GuerreroPH7
Chris HatcherP44
COL
Jose ReyesSS7
DJ LeMahieu2B26
Nolan Arenado3B28
Carlos GonzalezRF2
Wilin Rosario1B47
Corey DickersonLF10
Tom MurphyC19
Brandon BarnesCF90
Jon GrayP22
Substitutes
Rex BrothersP48
Brooks BrownP50
Christian FriedrichP92
Cristhian AdamesPH14
Miguel CastroP60
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