dailyloe.com – On April 21, 2026, the Colorado Rockies (9-14) host the San Diego Padres (15-7) at Coors Field for the first game of a three-game series. This matchup follows a recent four-game sweep by the Padres over the Rockies at Petco Park.
Randy Vásquez will start for the Padres, marking his fourth start of the 2026 season. He has a 2.49 ERA across 21.0 innings, with 25 strikeouts, eight walks, and one home run allowed, resulting in a 1.29 WHIP.
For the Rockies, RHP Jimmy Herget will open the game, followed by Chase Dollander. This is Herget’s third stint as an opener in 2026, with an ERA of 1.64 in 11.0 innings, eight strikeouts, two walks, and no home runs, leading to a 0.91 WHIP.
Dollander will make his sixth appearance of the season, holding a 3.32 ERA over 19.0 innings, with 23 strikeouts and six walks, but he has allowed three home runs.
The game is scheduled to begin at 6:40 PM MDT and will be broadcast on Rockies TV and KOA 850 AM/94.1 FM, with Spanish coverage on KNRV 1150. Fans can engage with the game through the Padres SB Nation site, Gaslamp Ball.
Both teams have shown competitive spirit, and despite the Padres’ recent success, anything can happen when they meet on the field.
