Dodger BlueDodger BlueDodger Blue
  • Dodgers News
    • MLB News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
    • 2025 Spring Training
    • 2025 Dodger Stadium giveaways
    • 2025 regular season
  • Team
    • Active roster
    • Salaries
  • Video
  • Odds
    • MLB Odds
    • NHL Odds
    • NFL Odds
    • NBA Odds
    • NCAAF Odds
    • NCAAB Odds
    • CFL Odds
    • UFC Odds
    • Boxing Odds
    • MLS Odds
    • PGA Odds
  • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
Font ResizerAa
Dodger BlueDodger Blue
Font ResizerAa
  • Dodgers News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
  • Team
  • Video
  • Odds
  • About
Search
  • Dodgers News
    • MLB News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
    • 2025 Spring Training
    • 2025 Dodger Stadium giveaways
    • 2025 regular season
  • Team
    • Active roster
    • Salaries
  • Video
  • Odds
    • MLB Odds
    • NHL Odds
    • NFL Odds
    • NBA Odds
    • NCAAF Odds
    • NCAAB Odds
    • CFL Odds
    • UFC Odds
    • Boxing Odds
    • MLS Odds
    • PGA Odds
  • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
Follow US
© 2024 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Dodger Blue > Featured > Dodgers Vs. Rockies Game Preview: Cody Bellinger Leading Off
FeaturedGame Central

Dodgers Vs. Rockies Game Preview: Cody Bellinger Leading Off

Matthew Moreno
July 18, 2021
2 Min Read
Cody Bellinger, Dave Roberts, Robert Van Scoyoc
Ron Chenoy/USA TODAY Sports
SHARE

Cody Bellinger is in the leadoff spot of the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup as they look to complete a sweep of the Colorado Rockies on Sunday. It’s only his third time leading off, having previously done so in 2017 and Game 5 of the 2018 National League Championship Series.

Bellinger finds himself atop the Dodgers’ order due to Mookie Betts being out because of right hip irritation. Manager Dave Roberts revealed the hip trouble has been ongoing this season, though he and Betts downplayed any significant concern.

With Max Muncy coming off a two-homer game and the threat of Justin Turner looming in the three-hole, it’s conceivable Bellinger could see favorable pitches from Jon Gray and have a productive day at the plate.

Couple that with Bellinger being a career 11-for-18 with five doubles, one triple, five RBI and for walks against the Rockies’ starter. Gray enters 6-6 with a 3.77 ERA and 1.22 WHIP in 16 starts this year.

He allowed three runs on five hits in just four innings and took the loss against L.A. on April 14.

The Dodgers counter with David Price in what may very well be his first start as a permanent member of the rotation. Price has started four of 24 appearances this season, though hasn’t logged more than three innings in any of those starts.

Price presumably isn’t built up to give much length yet, but the Dodgers bullpen is in good standing for the finale at Coors Field.

Since losing to the Rockies on Opening Day, the Dodgers have won eight in a row in their head-to-head meetings.

Dodgers lineup

CF: Cody Bellinger
1B: Max Muncy
3B: Justin Turner
C: Will Smith
2B: Chris Taylor
RF: Zach McKinstry
LF: AJ Pollock
SS: Gavin Lux
P: David Price

Have you subscribed to the Dodger Blue YouTube channel? Be sure to ring the notification bell to watch player interviews, participate in shows and giveaways, and more!

Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Pin it 0
Share 0
TAGGED:Colorado RockiesLos Angeles Dodgers
ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
Ad imageAd image
Sign Up for Our Newsletter
Get breaking Dodgers News direct to your inbox.

You Might Also Like

Scott-kazmir-3
Dodgers News

Dodgers News: Scott Kazmir Begins Rehab Assignment With Quakes, Still Lacking Velocity

June 27, 2017
June 27, 2017
Rumors

MLB Free Agency Rumors: Dodgers Made Similar Contract Offer To Yu Darvish As Cubs, But It Was Contingent On Shedding Salary

February 10, 2018
February 10, 2018
Michael Conforto
Dodgers News

Dodgers News: Michael Conforto Working On ‘A Lot Of Different Things’

May 29, 2025
May 29, 2025
Julio Urías
Dodgers News

MLB Suspends Former Dodgers Pitcher Julio Urías Through 2025 All-Star Break

March 21, 2025
March 21, 2025

Categories

  • News
  • Rumors
  • Games
  • History

Information

  • Advertise
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Get breaking Dodgers News direct to your inbox.

© 2025 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?

  • 日本語
  • 한국어