Dodgers begin Mookie-less stretch with victory over Rockies

DENVER — The Dodgers mustered plenty of scoring and passed their first test since losing offensive catalyst Mookie Betts to the injured list with a fractured left hand.

Shohei Ohtani doubled twice among his three hits, scored a pair of runs and drove in a run from the leadoff spot in place of Betts, and the NL West-leading Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies, 9-5, on Monday night at Coors Field.

Miguel Rojas, who is expected to get the bulk of the playing time at shortstop while Betts is sidelined...