Chase Dollander shines with seven strikeouts against Giants

The Colorado Rockies secured a 3-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday at Salt River Fields. Top prospect Chase Dollander was impressive on the mound, striking out seven batters in 3 2/3 innings without allowing a run. He faced some challenges, throwing 73 pitches with only 45 strikes, and has a spring ERA of 5.65. Ryan Rolison also pitched for the Rockies, coming back from shoulder issues. He allowed a run on two hits over 1 1/3 innings. Another prospect, Zach Agnos, contributed with a scoreless inning, adding to his 3.86 ERA this spring. At the plate, catcher Hunter Goodman continued to shine, going 2-for-3 with a triple and a double. He now boasts a .484 batting average and a 1.285 OPS this spring. Outfield prospect Zac Veen also made a mark, hitting 1-for-3 with an RBI and stealing his seventh base, leading the Cactus League. However, designated hitter Kris Bryant struggled again, going 0-for-3 and lowering his average to .120. Sam Hilliard, expected to be a fourth outfielder, also had a rough night, striking out twice and hitting .057 for the spring. Next, the Rockies will face the Arizona Diamondbacks at 2:10 p.m. MDT on Wednesday, with several pitchers slated to see action.