Freddie Freeman hit a two-run home on the sixth pitch of the game, Clayton Kershaw won his fourth straight start, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 9-5.

Freddie Freeman has endured the most frustrating year in his time with the Dodgers, although a .303 batting average would say otherwise. Freeman began the year leading the National League with a .374 batting average after May 31.

Smith led all NL hitters with a .304 average going into Thursday’s games, but Trea Turner, teammate Freeman and Xavier Edwards are all close behind. It’s familiar territory for Freeman.

Freddie Freeman and Andy Pages homered and finished with two hits apiece, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 9-5 in Denver on Thursday.

One final game in Coors Field for the Dodgers before heading to San Diego for a date with the Padres. Game info