Chase Dollander pitches brilliantly as Rockies beat Astros, snap six-game losing streak
By Patrick Saunders
Published on April 17, 2026.
Chase Dollander pitched well in the Rockies' 3-2 victory over the Astros, breaking their six-game losing streak. Dollander, who entered the game in the first inning, pitched 5 1/3 scoreless innings and struck out nine, tying a franchise record for the most strikeouts by a reliever by a relief pitcher. He also gave up one run and walked two. Key moments included key moments where Dollander managed to prevent a potential two-run threat from the Astros. The Rockies had previously been without a win on a road trip of at least seven games only twice in franchise history. Center fielder Brenton Doyle and right-hander Ezequiel Tovar were among the standout performers, raising their average by 26 points to.226.
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