Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman homered in the Dodgers’ seven-run first inning, and Los Angeles held on for an 8-7 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday night.

Starting pitcher German Marquez likely has the most name recognition on the staff, but he won't provide much of a respite. Not against the Dodgers. Through three starts this season, Marquez owns a 4.60 ERA and is striking out just 14.9% of batters for a 5.74 K/9. Failing to miss bats is a recipe for disaster against Los Angeles and Betts.

Preview the April 16 matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Colorado Rockies with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw threw three scoreless innings for Triple-A Oklahoma City in his first rehab start Wednesday as the 37-year-old left-hander tries to work his way back from offseason surgeries on his toe and knee.