Dodgers Complete Series Sweep of Rockies, Snell Joins Elite Cy Young Club
Los Angeles, CA – September 11, 2025 - Blake Snell continued his dominance, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a decisive 9-0 victory over the Colorado Rockies Wednesday night, completing a three-game sweep. The win not only underscored the Dodgers’ strength but also marked a notable milestone for Snell, cementing his place among baseballS pitching elite. He now stands as just the seventh pitcher in Major League history to win the Cy Young Award in both the American and National leagues, joining a prestigious group that includes Roger Clemens, Randy Johnson, Pedro Martinez, max scherzer, Gaylord Perry, and Roy Halladay.
but this game was more than just a past footnote. It was a stark illustration of the widening gap between these two teams. The Rockies, already struggling, endured a particularly brutal series, managing a mere eight hits – the fewest in any three-game set in franchise history.
A Night of Dominance for Snell
Snell was simply unhittable. He pitched six scoreless innings,allowing only two hits while racking up 11 strikeouts and two walks. His changeup proved particularly devastating, leaving Rockies hitters consistently off balance.
consider this: Snell has now thrown 25 consecutive scoreless innings against Colorado, striking out 46 batters while walking just eight. That’s a level of sustained dominance rarely seen in the modern game.
“They threw some good pitchers at us in this ballpark, which is always tough to play in,” Rockies interim manager Warren Schaeffer acknowledged after the game. ”It was a tough series. Snell’s changeup got us tonight, spin got us the night before, and spin got us the night before that. it was a tough series.”
Dodgers Offense Explodes
While Snell stifled the Rockies, the Dodgers’ offense provided ample support. Mookie Betts led the charge, going 4-for-5 with a grand slam in the eighth inning and driving in five runs. The dodgers’ season series against the Rockies concluded with an impressive 11-2 record.
Here’s a breakdown of the scoring:
Second Inning: A fielding error by Rockies rookie Kyle Karros opened the floodgates.
Subsequent Runs: An RBI double by Andy pages, a sacrifice fly by Enrique hernandez, an RBI single by Shohei Ohtani, and another RBI double by betts quickly followed.
* Eighth Inning: Betts’ grand slam sealed the victory.
Rockies’ Offensive Struggles Continue
The Rockies’ offensive woes were painfully evident. They struck out a staggering 17 times and were swept for the 18th time this season. the team’s inability to string together hits proved fatal.
Despite a late-game opportunity, a bases-loaded situation in the seventh inning evaporated quickly.Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia entered and struck out both Mickey Moniak and tyler Freeman to end the threat.
“It was tough with Vesia coming in there,” Schaeffer said. ”You wont to execute, and Mickey wants to execute. It was a tough at-bat for him.”
Freeland Shines Despite the Loss
On the Rockies side, Kyle Freeland delivered a solid performance, pitching 5 2/3 innings and allowing four runs – only one of which was earned.”I thought ‘Free’ was excellent,” Schaeffer commented. “He located his fastball, and his curveball, slider, and cutter all played well. He battled.”
Looking Ahead
This series highlighted the contrasting trajectories of these two franchises. The Dodgers continue to solidify their position as contenders, while the Rockies face a long road to rebuilding.For Colorado, the focus now shifts to evaluating young talent and preparing for the future. for Los Angeles, it’s about maintaining momentum as they push toward the postseason.
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Published: September 10,2025,at 11:11 PM MDT
