Chase Dollander leaves Rockies-Pirates game

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Chase Dollander left the Rockies-Pirates game after facing two batters in the second inning. He allowed three runs on five hits before being lifted from the game.

Key points

Chase Dollander left the game after two batters in the second inning
He allowed three runs on five hits before being lifted
Brennan Bernardino entered the game in relief

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May 12, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Colorado Rockies pitcher Chase Dollander (32) throws in the outfield before the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images | Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chase Dollander left today’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates after facing two batters in the second inning. After giving up a leadoff double to Endy Rodríguez and then walking Jared Triolo, and he was visited by Keith Dugger and Warren Schaeffer on the mound before being lifted. Dollander threw 28 pitches, 17 for strikes while allowing three runs (all earned) on five hits with a walk. Two of the runs were scored on a two-run homer from Ryan O’Hearn in the first inning. Brennan Bernardino entered in relief, and recently-recalled Tanner Gordon will likely pitch most of the innings today. The reasons for Dollander leaving the game are not known at this time, but Purple Row will continue to follow this developing story.