Dodgers defeat Rockies 4-3 to win series rubber match

The Dodgers scored three runs in the first inning and added a go-ahead single in the eighth to defeat the Rockies 4-3 on Wednesday at Dodger Stadium. A starting pitcher held the Rockies to three runs over six innings. The bullpen escaped a bases-loaded jam in the eighth inning.

Late rally secures win Singles from two batters put runners on base against a Rockies reliever. A batter then worked a nine-pitch at-bat before hitting an RBI single to break a 3-3 tie. A closer recorded the save in the ninth inning.

Pitching performance The starter allowed three runs but retired six consecutive batters after the third inning. The outing ended a stretch of four starts with an ERA above 10.00. The opposing starter allowed three runs in the first inning before retiring the next 15 batters.

Standings context The Dodgers improved to 61-33 and hold the best record in the majors. They lead the Milwaukee Brewers by two games for the top seed in the National League. The team begins a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday.