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A mid-April snowstorm coats Coors Field as Dodgers-Rockies series gets off to frosty start
Colorado’s grounds crew cleared the field after 3 inches of snow, and the Dodgers won 7-1 behind Max Muncy’s two home runs.
- On Friday, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Colorado Rockies played at Coors Field despite 3 inches of snow blanketing the stadium, with the game beginning at 35 degrees and sunny conditions.
- Denver experienced a rapid temperature shift as snow stopped three hours before the game, following a high of 75 degrees the previous day that forced grounds crews to plow the outfield.
- The Dodgers won 7-1 in front of 28,783 fans behind starter Tyler Glasnow, who allowed one run over seven innings, while Max Muncy contributed two home runs to the victory.
- "Obviously the weather sucks," Muncy said, while Dodgers manager Dave Roberts described the conditions as a "dry cold," noting players maintained focus despite the frigid start.
- The National Weather Service issued a freeze warning for Denver through Saturday morning, though temperatures are forecast to reach 79 degrees by Monday for the series finale.
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A mid-April snowstorm coats Coors Field as Dodgers-Rockies series gets off to frosty start
DENVER (AP) — Play ball! And watch out for snowballs. The Los Angeles Dodgers and Colorado Rockies were greeted by 3 inches of snow that blanketed Coors Field as their four-game series got off to a frigid start Friday.
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