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WHO:
MLB.com - Shohei Ohtani extended his on-base streak to 49 games on April 18th, 2026.
MLB.com - The Colorado Rockies and the Los Angeles Dodgers are involved in a four-game series.
MLB.com - Emmet Sheehan, a pitcher for the Dodgers, was seen enjoying the snow.
MLB.com - Sandy Alderson, then-Mets general manager, and Dick Monfort, Rockies owner, helped clear snow in 2014.
MLB.com - Chase Dollander, a Rockies pitcher, performed well in a recent game.
WHAT:
MLB.com - The temperature at first pitch of the Dodgers’ 7-1 win over the Rockies on April 18th, 2026, was 35 degrees, marking the lowest temperature for any game the Dodgers have played in this century.
MLB.com - Tyler Glasnow pitched seven innings, yielding one run on two hits, walking two, and striking out seven on 92 pitches during the game against the Rockies.
MLB.com - Max Muncy hit two home runs and a double in the game, marking his second multihomer performance in a week.
MLB.com - The Dodgers achieved their 15th win of the season, tying with the 1906 Giants, 1922 Giants, and 1928 Yankees for the most wins through the first 19 games of a season by a reigning World Series champion.
MLB.com - Ohtani's current on-base streak is the third longest in Dodgers franchise history, dating back to August 24th, 2025.
MLB.com - Ohtani is one game behind "Wee" Willie Keeler for second place among Dodgers all time for on-base streaks.
MLB.com - Ohtani could set the all-time Dodgers mark of 58 games by the end of the following weekend against the Cubs.
MLB.com - Coors Field was covered in snow on April 18th, 2026.
MLB.com - Sheehan created a snowman using snow at Coors Field.
MLB.com - The Rockies used a plow to remove snow from the outfield grass.
MLB.com - Dollander pitched 5 1/3 scoreless innings, struck out a career-high nine batters, and allowed only one hit in a game against the Astros.
MLB.com - Dollander improved his season record to 2-1 after a 2-12 rookie year in 2025.
MLB.com - Hunter Goodman hit a solo home run in the fourth inning of a game against the Astros.
WHERE:
MLB.com - The events took place at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado.
MLB.com - The Rockies played against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park.
WHEN:
MLB.com - Ohtani's on-base streak began on August 24th, 2025.
MLB.com - The snow covered Coors Field on April 18th, 2026.
MLB.com - The Rockies and Dodgers were set to begin their series on April 18th, 2026.
MLB.com - Dollander's performance occurred on April 17th, 2026.
WHY:
MLB.com - Ohtani's achievements include being a four-time MVP and the first player in MLB history to hit at least 50 home runs and steal at least 50 bases in a single season in 2024.
MLB.com - The snow created a winter wonderland atmosphere at Coors Field, contrasting with the sunny weather in Los Angeles.
HOW:
MLB.com - Ohtani and Babe Ruth are the only Major League players with a 30-plus-game on-base streak and a 30-plus-inning streak without allowing an earned run at any point in their careers.
MLB.com - The grounds crew placed a tarp over the infield to prevent snow from accumulating on the dirt.
MLB.com - Dollander utilized a fastball that averaged 99.4 mph and topped out at 100.3 mph during his pitching performance.
(UPDATED April 18, 2026 07:18 UTC)
In a chilly game on Saturday, the Dodgers defeated the Rockies with a score of 7 to 1, marking the lowest temperature for any Dodgers game this century at just 35 degrees. Tyler Glasnow delivered an impressive performance, pitching seven innings and allowing only one run on two hits while striking out seven batters. Max Muncy shined with two home runs and a double, helping the Dodgers secure their 15th win of the season, which ties them with the 1906 Giants, 1922 Giants, and 1928 Yankees for the most wins through the first 19 games of a season by a reigning World Series champion.
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(UPDATED April 18, 2026 05:31 UTC)
Shohei Ohtani has extended his impressive on-base streak to 49 games as of on Saturday, marking the third longest in Dodgers franchise history, which began August 24thth, 2025. He is now just one game shy of tying "Wee" Willie Keeler for second place in the all-time Dodgers rankings, and he could potentially break the franchise record of 58 games by the end of the upcoming weekend against the Cubs. Ohtani's remarkable achievements also include being a four-time MVP and the first player in MLB history to hit at least 50 home runs and steal at least 50 bases in a single season back in 2024.
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(UPDATED April 18, 2026 03:54 UTC)
Coors Field in Denver was covered in snow on Saturday, creating a winter wonderland atmosphere as the Colorado Rockies prepared to face the Los Angeles Dodgers in a four-game series. on Friday, Rockies pitcher Chase Dollander delivered an impressive performance against the Houston Astros, pitching five and one-third scoreless innings, striking out a career-high nine batters, and allowing just one hit, which improved his season record to two wins and one loss. Meanwhile, Dodgers pitcher Emmet Sheehan was spotted enjoying the snow at Coors Field, even building a snowman as the grounds crew worked to clear the outfield for the game.