Shohei Does Coors Things: Ohtani’s Two Jacks Spark Dodgers’ 11-5 Beatdown of Rockies

DENVER — The Dodgers were starving for offense. Then they walked into Coors Field, where runs go to thrive, and turned into a full-blown buffet.

Shohei Ohtani crushed two homers, Max Muncy launched a 461-foot missile, and Los Angeles snapped out of its funk with an 11-5 demolition of the Colorado Rockies on Monday night.

Dodgers’ Bats Finally Show Up

LA entered the night averaging just 3.4 runs per game while losing 11 of 16. Yikes. But Coors Field has a way of curing what ails you. The 11 runs were the most the Dodgers have scored since a 12-7 win over San Diego on July 2 — and it came just in time.

Muncy got the party started with a three-run blast in the third inning, a 461-foot no-doubter that put LA up 5-0. Ohtani, of course, had to steal the spotlight anyway. He added a solo shot in the fifth and a two-run bomb in the sixth, finishing 4-for-5 on the night.

Snell Deals in Return

Blake Snell (1-1) looked sharp in just his second start since returning from elbow surgery, striking out five over six innings while allowing just two hits and one run. The lefty kept his scoreless streak against Colorado intact at 27 innings before the Rockies scratched across a run in the third on three walks and a fielder’s choice.

Ohtani’s dominance at Coors Field is becoming legendary. He’s now hit safely in 21 straight games in Denver, posting a .413 average with nine homers and 24 RBI over that stretch.

Rockies’ Sugano Has Ohtani Problem

Tomoyuki Sugano (12-6) lasted just five innings, surrendering six runs. The righty, who has struggled against his fellow countryman, saw Ohtani go 2-for-3 off him with a homer. For his career, Ohtani is now 7-for-11 with four long balls against Sugano. At some point, you’d think someone would try someone else.

Colorado made things mildly interesting in the ninth when Dodgers reliever Edwin Díaz gave up three runs, but the damage was long done. Rockies infielder/outfielder Troy Johnston even pitched a scoreless inning, walking one and hitting Tommy Edman — because why not?

Up Next

The Dodgers will send lefty Eric Lauer (6-1, 3.48 ERA) to the mound Tuesday, while the Rockies counter with righty Ryan Feltner (5-6, 5.59 ERA). If Monday was any indication, bring your batting helmet.