Atlanta-Colorado MLB game features two starting pitchers with Knoxville ties
Atlanta-Colorado MLB game features two starting pitchers with Knoxville ties
Atlanta (31-38) defeated Colorado (13-57), 4-1, Saturday at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia. Saturday's National League contest featured two starting pitchers with ties to Knoxville.
Spencer Strider (1-5) earned his first win in 2025 after pitching six innings and recording 13 strikeouts for the Braves. He totaled 87 pitches, including 61 strikes, against 22 batters.
Chase Dollander (2-7) started for the Rockies and pitched six innings. He totaled four strikeouts and 97 pitches (60 strikes) against 26 batters.
Dollander (17-6) played for the Vols from 2022-23 after transferring from Georgia Southern. He appeared in 33 games, including 31 starts, at Tennessee. Dollander recorded 228 strikeouts, one complete game and a .364 ERA in 168 innings pitched during his Tennessee career.
Strider went to Christian Academy of Knoxville before playing collegiately at Clemson from 2018-20. He won a state championship during his senior season at Christian Academy of Knoxville under head coach Tommy Pharr.
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