April 26: Dodgers 6, Rockies 3

Adrian Gonzalez, power hitter

Adrian Gonzalez says he's not a power hitter, but he leads the National League with eight home runs through 25 games this year, the second-fastest power start in his career.

Withrow strikes out CarGo, Tulo

Dodgers reliever Chris Withrow has faced 48 batters this season. He has walked 10 (20.8%), but also struck out 18 (37.5%). Saturday night saw a little bit of both, with three walks then strikeouts of Carlos Gonzalez and Troy Tulowitzki.

Dodgers use power, finesse to beat Rockies

The Dodgers offense exploded for six runs and 12 hits, including six extra-base hits, and Paul Maholm pitched seven innings to snap a two-game losing streak in a win over the Rockies on Saturday night at Dodger Stadium.

Bruised right thumb sidelines Hanley

Dodgers shortstop Hanley Ramirez was 1-for-2 with a double and a run batted in before leaving after three innings with an apparent thumb injury.

Dodgers vs. Rockies Game II chat

Kershaw lobbying for quick return

Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw threw 56 pitches in five innings in a minor league start on Friday, and wants to rejoin the Dodgers rotation without making another rehab outing.

Maholm tries to stop losing skid

The Dodgers have their fourth two-game losing streak this season. They have yet to lose three games in a row. Paul Maholm, starting for the Dodgers on Saturday, hasn't beaten the Rockies since 2007.