Ohtani and Muncy power Dodgers past Rockies, 11-5
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 4:06 AM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Colorado Rockies 11-5 on August 17, 2026, at Coors Field. Shohei Ohtani and Max Muncy each homered, contributing to a strong offensive showing. Blake Snell pitched six effective innings, allowing only one run. Despite a late three-run rally from the Rockies in the ninth, the game was comfortably in favor of the Dodgers after they built a significant lead early on.
- •Dodgers hit three home runs during the game.
- •Blake Snell threw six innings, yielding one run.
- •Muncy hit a 461-foot home run in the third inning.
- •Rockies managed only two hits through the first eight innings.
- •Ohtani added to the lead with a homer and an RBI double.
- 4:06 AMYahoo Sports — Ohtani, Muncy blast Rockies in 11-5 Dodger win
"A three-run mini rally in the ninth made this look closer than it really was
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