Jon Garland’s debut with the Colorado Rockies couldn’t have gone much smoother. The newly-signed starting pitcher worked six strong innings as the Rockies topped the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-6 in Cactus League action last night. Garland permitted just one run on five hits and a walk, striking out one and recording two double plays. Garland hasn’t pitched in the majors since 2011 after having shoulder surgery, but he’s a lock to be in the Rockies rotation to start the season. Offensively, the Rockies struck early, with Michael Cuddyer hitting a first-inning grand slam for his second home run of the spring. Carlos Gonzalez drove in a pair of runs as well. The Rockies play their penultimate Cactus League game today against Oakland.