Pirates 7, Rockies 2: Dollander’s injury hangs over finale loss

PITTSBURGH, PA - MAY 14: Chase Dollander #32 of the Colorado Rockies leaves the game with medical staff in the second inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on May 14, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Colorado Rockies were unable to replicate their offensive production from Wednesday, but the major concern from their 7-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates lies with a concerning injury to their most promising starting pitcher.

The Rockies finish the road trip with a 2-4 record and two series losses. Danger for Dollander? The Rockies hoped for another strong outing from Chase Dollander, especially three games into a schedule of playing 16-games straight.

Unfortunately, the fireball righty departed in the top of the second with an apparent injury . The day didn’t start well as Oneil Cruz kicked things off with a double in the top of the first inning that dropped because of a miscommunication between Jordan Beck and Brenton Doyle. Cruz then scored on a single from Bryan Reynolds to give the Pirates a 1-0 lead.

The next batter, Ryan O’Hearn, belted a two-run home run to center field, making it 3-0 with one out. Dollander managed to escape the inning with a couple of pop-ups, but lasted just two batters the following inning after giving up a double to Endy Rodriguez and walking Jared Triolo. Dollander shook his arm after walking Triolo, and out of caution, Warren Schaeffer pulled him from the game, turning the day into a bullpen affair.