Bernabel’s walk-off single in the ninth capped a 4-3 win for Colorado over Los Angeles, snapping a 10-game skid against the Dodgers and boosting the Rockies to a four-game surge. Colorado sits 14-15 since the All-Star break, showing growth from a very young core while closing in on the league’s toughest competition.

The late rally began with Ezequiel Tovar’s bloop double and a misplay by Teoscar Hernández, then Bernabel delivered up the middle off Justin Wrobleski to seal it. Hunter Goodman spoke to the team’s learning curve and the joy of finally putting together clean baseball in pressure moments as the youngsters push the franchise forward.

LA, fresh off a sweep of San Diego, saw its title hopes tempered by a confident, rising Rockies club. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts emphasized that opponents will be treated as an equal, and the fielding depth in this game underscored both teams’ current trajectory as September approaches.

Ultimately, the moment underscored a rebuilt Colorado roster finding a pulse and a path toward sustainable competitiveness, with Bernabel and friends signaling a promising chapter for fantasy managers watching breakout candidates emerge late in the season.

The Dodgers blew a 2-0 lead at Coors Field and fell 4-3 on a walk-off that wasn’t sealed until two late misplays by Teoscar Hernández. A private meeting followed between Mookie Betts and the club’s top brass, signaling a possible defensive shake-up: Betts back to right field with Alex Freeland or Miguel Rojas at shortstop. Hernández’s range in the vast Denver ballpark remains a concern even as he delivers offense (74 RBIs, 20 HR) and keeps the lineup potent. The loss snapped a trio of wins and the Dodgers’ edge in the division, and came against the Rockies, who sit well south of .500 but have taken two of three this series. Yoshinobu Yamamoto worked seven solid innings, while Coors Field exposed lapses that have frustrated Dave Roberts and Andrew Friedman. The plan to adjust the infield, keep Hernández’s bat in the lineup, and manage the bullpen will be a talking point as the Dodgers prepare for a tougher stretch and a Padres showdown looming this weekend.

Colorado rode a ninth-inning miracle to a 4-3 win over Los Angeles at Coors Field, riding a dramatic walk-off RBI from Warming Bernabel after a seventh-inning game-tying homer by Ezequiel Tovar. The Rockies hacked through five strong bullpen frames to set up one more late rally, snapping a brutal 10-game skid against the Dodgers and pushing Colorado a step closer to respectability behind a young, hungry core. Bernabel’s single on a late-abat-trick play capped a tense finish, while Tovar’s earlier blast kept Colorado within reach. The Dodgers’ offense did enough in the middle innings, but Colorado’s resilience and depth yanked the game away in dramatic fashion, signaling a hot stretch for a team that’s just starting to believe in itself.

Arizona stitched together a late surge to flip a tight contest with Colorado, as Lourdes Gurriel Jr. ripped a ninth-inning double off the wall to score Geraldo Perdomo and seal a 6-5 win for the Diamondbacks. Gurriel drove in three runs on the night, adding a sac fly and a single earlier as Corbin Carroll homered for the third straight game on a Star Wars bobblehead night that drew a robust crowd. The win came with Andrew Hoffmann, just acquired from Kansas City, firing a clean 1-2-3 ninth for his MLB victory. Ketel Marte contributed with a double that helped spark a three-run third, while Perdomo added his third hit of the game, setting the stage for Gurriel’s dramatic finale. On the other side, Brenton Doyle’s two-run blast and a trio of Rockies RBIs from Kyle Farmer, Warming Bernabel and Ezequiel Tovar kept Colorado in it until the last out. Colorado starter Eduardo Rodríguez lasted 5 1/3 innings, and while Blalock added a late four-bit line, the ninth-inning rally wasn’t enough to keep the series from slipping away. The Diamondbacks move to a fragile .500-ish position, but the late-inning power and timely hitting create a promising fantasy narrative around Gurriel, Carroll, Hoffmann, and Perdomo as the five-tool core remains potent.

Week 18 of fantasy baseball is upon us, and the focus turns to four standout hitters: Steven Kwan, Shea Langeliers, Michael Harris II, and Ezequiel Tovar. Each player presents unique potential for fantasy managers looking to capitalize on recent trends and avoid common pitfalls that can plague sleeper picks.

Steven Kwan has demonstrated remarkable bat-to-ball skills, boasting a stellar strikeout rate and an impressive OPS since the All-Star break. Shea Langeliers, on the other hand, has burst onto the scene with a powerful July, hitting five homers in just ten games, although caution regarding his long-term performance is warranted due to potential regression. Meanwhile, the Atlanta Braves' Michael Harris II has shown signs of resurgence with a much-needed uptick in production, warranting close observation. Lastly, Ezequiel Tovar's development showcases a significant improvement in his plate approach, making him an enticing option for managers seeking value.