The Chase Dollander era began at Coors Field Sunday afternoon, with mixed results.
The Rockies’ right-hander, considered one of the top pitching prospects in franchise history, pitched five innings, giving up four runs on seven hits, including two home runs. The Rockies were leading 7-4 when Dollander left the game.
Dollander, who flashed a 99.3 mph fastball and an assortment of breaking pitches, struck out six. He walked only one.
However, he was hurt by the long ball. Tyler Soderstrom, the A’s cleanup hitter, hit a two-run, 386-foot homer to right field off Dollander in the first inning.