A long day at Coors Field started in dreary fashion for the Dodgers. In the first half of a doubleheader, the offense failed to show much life and the bullpen combusted in a 7-0 loss to Colorado.
Facing Rockies pitcher Tyler Anderson, the Dodgers (73-59) continued a string of distressing performances against left-handed pitchers. Anderson blanked his guests for 6 1/3 innings, and scattered six hits.
Ross Stripling allowed three runs in six innings, the minimum qualification for a quality start, an admirable achievement at Coors Field. Casey Fien gave up a solo homer to Rockies rookie Stephen Cardullo in the seventh inning.