Freeland endures a rough night, allowing six runs and tying for the majors’ losses; his control and outer-half execution become focal concerns for Colorado’s rotation.

Freeland starts for Colorado in the midweek tilt, a lefty matchup that Edman will target as part of a broader lefty-lefty strategy. Freeland's presence frames the Rockies' challenge and the Dodgers' lineup planning for a divisional series.</p>

Freeland started against the Dodgers as the Rockies’ left-hander on Wednesday, providing a lefty challenge to Edman’s platoon. His presence adds a wrinkle to Dodgers’ lefty-friendly lineup plans, with implications for Edman’s optimal usage versus lefties.

Kyle Freeland faces Los Angeles in Dodger Stadium after eight scoreless innings versus San Diego. He carries a 4-14 record and 5.10 ERA, with a finger blister complicating his Dodgers start previously. In this matchup, Freeland must mix location and grounders to limit a potent Dodgers lineup while seeking a notch in a winnable road game for fantasy turnarounds.

Freeland has long been a Rockies' spokesman, aware of the record but insisting the team’s mindset remains on improvement and winning. He stresses daily work with the new coaching staff and resists letting the losses define him, signaling leadership that could stabilize the pitching staff down the stretch.