Mookie Betts' eighth-inning single leads Dodgers past Rockies, 4-3
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 4:39 AM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Mookie Betts delivered a crucial RBI single in the eighth inning, propelling the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 4-3 victory against the Colorado Rockies on July 6, 2026. This win marked the Dodgers' second final-at-bat triumph of the series, with each game decided by one run. In a tight contest, the Dodgers managed to stage a late rally after an early three-run lead evaporated. Starting pitcher Roki Sasaki struck out five over six innings, while Alex Vesia and Edgardo Henriquez played key roles in the bullpen to secure the win. The Dodgers will have an off day before facing the Arizona Diamondbacks at home on July 9, 2026.
- •Betts had a nine-pitch at-bat before his game-winning single.
- •All three games in the series were decided by one run.
- •Dodgers accomplish their second final-at-bat victory of the series.
- •Roki Sasaki struck out five, but allowed two home runs.
- •Edgardo Henriquez has not allowed an earned run in his last 11 appearances.
- 4:57 AMYahoo Sports — Mookie Betts' eighth-inning single gives Dodgers the win over the Rockies
- 4:46 AMYahoo Sports — Mookie Betts delivers a clutch 2-strike hit in the eighth as Dodgers beat Rockies 4-3
- 4:39 AMYahoo Sports — Mookie Betts caps late Dodgers rally to take another series from Rockies
"Mookie Betts singled in the go-ahead run with two strikes in the eighth inning, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 4-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday night in the series finale. Betts ended the nine-pitch at-bat with his hit to center off Rockies reliever Antonio Senzatela (8-1) that scored Tommy Edman, who singled and moved to third on Freddie Freeman's double.
"Mookie Betts' RBI single in the eighth breaks a 3-3 tie and Tanner Scott preserves the win as the Dodgers defeat the Rockies.
"3 straight singles in 8th make winners of LA, with all three series games decided by a run
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 4:57 AMMookie Betts' eighth-inning single gives Dodgers the win over the Rockies
Mookie Betts' RBI single in the eighth breaks a 3-3 tie and Tanner Scott preserves the win as the Dodgers defeat the Rockies.
- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 4:46 AMMookie Betts delivers a clutch 2-strike hit in the eighth as Dodgers beat Rockies 4-3
Mookie Betts singled in the go-ahead run with two strikes in the eighth inning, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 4-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday night in the series finale. Betts ended the nine-pitch at-bat with his hit to center off Rockies reliever Antonio Senzatela (8-1) that scored Tommy Edman, who singled and moved to third on Freddie Freeman's double.
- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 4:39 AMMookie Betts caps late Dodgers rally to take another series from Rockies
3 straight singles in 8th make winners of LA, with all three series games decided by a run
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