Colorado Rockies game no. 29 thread: Chase Dollander vs Kodai Senga
Let’s play two and go for the sweep in Queens!
DENVER, CO - APRIL 21: Chase Dollander #32 of the Colorado Rockies pitches during the game between the San Diego Padres and the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Casey Paul/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images The Colorado Rockies held the New York Mets to just one run during their 3-1 victory in the first stage of today’s traditional double-header. With that win, the Rockies have won the series against the Mets.
Now it’s time to play again, and potentially earn a sweep in Flushing. For the first time this season, right-handed pitcher Chase Dollander will take the mound without an Opener. The 2023 first round pick has been nothing short of excellent so far this season.
Operating in a bulk relief role—usually with an opener—Dollander has a 2. 88 ERA in six appearances and 25 innings of work. He has walked seven batters and leads the entire Rockies pitching staff with 32 total strikeouts.
Dollander is considered fully stretched out. His last time out against the San Diego Padres he went a full six innings while giving up just one earned run on three hits and a walk. He tied a career high for strikeouts with nine.