Colorado Rockies game no. 29 thread: Chase Dollander vs Kodai Senga

TL;DR

The Colorado Rockies defeated the New York Mets 3-1 in the first game of a double-header, securing the series win. Chase Dollander will start for the Rockies, while Kodai Senga takes the mound for the Mets in the second game.

Key points

Rockies won 3-1 against the Mets in the first game of a double-header
Chase Dollander has a 2.88 ERA and leads Rockies with 32 strikeouts
Kodai Senga has a 1.47 ERA in three career starts against the Rockies

Colorado RockiesNew York MetsChase DollanderKodai Senga

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. Making the start for the Mets is Japanese righty Kodai Senga 千賀滉大. Senga is off to a bumpy start for the 2026 season. In four starts he currently holds an ERA of 8.83 with four home runs and a 1.904 WHIP across 17.1 innings. In both of his last two starts he has failed to make it through four or more innings and has given up at least six earned runs. Senga has historically done well against the Rockies, which could provide both him and the Mets an opportunity to turn things around. In three career starts against the Rockies he has an ERA of 1.47 with only two home runs and 17 strikeouts over 18.1 innings. He uses his arsenal to make opposing batters whiff with a 96.3 MPH four-seam fastball, a cutter, a sweeper, a sinker, and his trademark “ghost” forkball. He has also thrown at least one curveball and slider this season. **First Pitch:** 2:55 PM MDT **TV:** Rockies TV **Radio:** KOA 850 AM/94.1 FM; KNRV 1150 (Spanish) **Mets SB Nation site:** **Lineups:**

Q&A

What is Chase Dollander's performance this season?

Chase Dollander has a 2.88 ERA in six appearances, leading the Rockies pitching staff with 32 strikeouts.

How has Kodai Senga performed against the Rockies historically?

Kodai Senga has a strong track record against the Rockies, holding a 1.47 ERA in three career starts.

What time does the Rockies vs Mets game start?

The game is scheduled to start at 2:55 PM MDT.