Samantha Bradfield

1 week ago | purplerow.com | Samantha Bradfield

Right-handed pitcher Chase Dollander (No. 1 PuRP) made his highly-anticipated MLB debut on April 6th against the Athletics. The 2023 ninth-overall pick pitched solidly, tossing five innings and allowing four runs (all earned on two home runs) with one walk and six strikeouts in the Colorado Rockies’ 12-5 victory. Dollander took the ball again on Saturday against the San Diego Padres, throwing another solid game.

1 week ago | purplerow.com | Samantha Bradfield

Tonight was an exciting one! Not only did the Colorado Rockies score, but they also hit a home run! They also got to 10 home runs on the season, so overall it was a better hitting day. Unfortunately, though, the pitching struggled again and the Rockies ended up losing 5-3. Senza struggles earlyAntonio Senzatela was not sharp tonight. After giving up a leadoff single to Shohei Ohtani, Senzatela gave up a first-pitch home run to Mookie Betts to put the Dodgers up 2-0 early.

1 week ago | purplerow.com | Samantha Bradfield

Good news: The Colorado Rockies don’t have to play the San Diego Padres again tonight. Bad news: They instead have to play the Los Angeles Dodgers. After being shut out in three-straight games for the first time in franchise history, the Rox will look to turn a page in Chavez Ravine. Luckily for them, the Dodgers have also lost back-to-back games against the Chicago Cubs. On Saturday, they were handed their worst shutout loss in franchise history (a 16-0 clubbing), and lost 4-2 again last night.

1 week ago | purplerow.com | Samantha Bradfield

The Colorado Rockies were shut out for a second-straight night, but they still held their opponent to just two runs. Chase Dollander looked sharp again, but the offense didn’t help him earn a second win as he is now 1-1 on the season. Chase Dollander sharpAfter giving up another early home run — a solo leadoff homer to Fernando Tatís, Jr. — Dollander really settled into a rhythm again.

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Samantha Bradfield

The Colorado Rockies were shut out for a second-straight night, but they still held their opponent to just two runs. Chase Dollander looked sharp again, but the offense didn’t help him earn a second win as he is now 1-1 on the season. After giving up another early home run — a solo leadoff homer to Fernando Tatís, Jr. — Dollander really settled into a rhythm again. He retired the next six Padres before walking Manny Machado, but then didn’t allow him to score by retiring the next seven batters.