MLB Final Intelligence
Los Angeles Angels vs Colorado Rockies β Recap
February 24, 2026 Β· Salt River Fields at Talking Stick Β· View Preview
Game Recap
The Colorado Rockies fended off a late-inning push from the Los Angeles Angels, securing a 7-5 victory. Despite a three-run eighth inning by Los Angeles, Colorado's earlier offensive efforts and steady relief pitching proved enough to hold on.
The Rockies established their lead through timely hitting, with Ryan Ritter delivering a significant offensive performance. Ritter accounted for three hits and drove in two runs, also scoring once himself, helping Colorado build a cushion that would ultimately be needed. The Angelsβ largest offensive output came in the eighth inning, when they scored three runs, bringing them within striking distance as the game wound down.
That three-run outburst by the Angels created tension, but it was the Rockies' ability to score seven runs across the game and maintain their composure that decided the contest. Chase Dollander played a pivotal role in preserving the win for Colorado, pitching two scoreless innings of relief and striking out two batters. His performance helped quell the Angelsβ momentum and protect the slim lead.
Ultimately, Colorado's consistent offensive production and key late-game pitching from Dollander allowed them to withstand the Angels' rally. The win improves the Colorado Rockies' record to 51-74, while the Los Angeles Angels fall to 49-77.
Player of the Game
Turning Point
The game turned in the 8th inning, when the Los Angeles Angels scored 3 runs.
Pitching
| Pitcher | Team | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Dollander |
|
2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.00 |
| Jack Kochanowicz |
|
1.2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5.40 |
| Victor Mederos L |
|
1.1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 13.50 |
| Victor Mederos |
|
1.1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 13.50 |
| Juan Mejia W |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Luis Peralta |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Patrick Weigel |
|
1.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 22.50 |
| Ryan Miller S |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Zach Agnos |
|
1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 |
| Derek Clark |
|
1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9.00 |
| Huascar Ynoa |
|
1.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9.00 |
| Jose Fermin |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 |
| Shaun Anderson |
|
1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3.38 |
| Seth Halvorsen |
|
0.2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 27.00 |
| Luke Murphy |
|
0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 |
| TJ Shook |
|
0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Kenyon Yovan |
|
0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Batting
| Batter | Team | AB | H | HR | RBI | R | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Ritter |
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Carrigg |
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake McCarthy |
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charlie Condon |
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Logan O'Hoppe |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Wade Meckler |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Braxton Fulford |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Chad Stevens |
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nicky Lopez |
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nelson Rada |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Adael Amador |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Brett Sullivan |
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Edouard Julien |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Rumfield |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Adam Frazier |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Anthony Santa Cruz De Oviedo |
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vaughn Grissom |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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