First Pitch is scheduled for 3:10 p.m. ET / 1:10 p.m. MT
Venue: Coors Field, Denver, Colorado (Rockies home)
TV/Streaming: SCHN (Rockies), Astros.TV / MLB.TV
This is Game 3 of a three-game interleague series. The Rockies have taken the first two contests (9-7 on April 6; 5-1 on April 7) and are looking to complete a home sweep.
Weather Updates
Classic early-April Coors Field conditions with a slight twist. Game-time forecast calls for partly cloudy skies, 72°F, humidity around 14%, and a 6% chance of precipitation. Winds will blow left-to-right at 13–14 mph. The breeze should suppress some home runs to the left-field gap while keeping the ball in play lively overall. No rain delays expected — ideal for hitters in the thin air, though the moderate wind may keep the total from exploding.
Team Recent Form
Houston Astros (6-6, 2nd in AL West, 1-4 on the road): Houston has dropped its last two games (both in Denver) and sits at 2-4 in its last six overall. The offense has shown flashes (averaging ~4.8 runs/game), but the starting rotation has been a major concern early, posting a bloated 5+ ERA as a staff. The Astros are 1-4 away from Minute Maid and desperately need a series win to stabilize.
Colorado Rockies (5-6, 4th in NL West, 3-2 at home): The Rockies have won back-to-back games against Houston and own the early momentum in this series. They are 3-3 in their last six but have feasted at Coors (scoring 14 runs in two games). The lineup has produced timely power and is 4-1 ATS in recent home contests. Colorado is playing with confidence after a slow start.
Injury Report
Houston Astros (key absences):
OF Zach Dezenzo (10-Day IL, right elbow sprain; expected return ~April 24)
RP Josh Hader (15-Day IL, left biceps tendinitis; expected ~late April/early May)
LHP Bennett Sousa (15-Day IL, left oblique strain; expected ~April 10)
SP Hunter Brown (15-Day IL, right shoulder strain; expected ~late May)
RP Cody Bolton & RP Glenn Otto (both Day-to-Day, back/undisclosed)
Colorado Rockies (key absences):
RF Tyler Freeman (Day-to-Day, undisclosed; monitor pre-game availability)
SP José Quintana (15-Day IL, hamstring; expected ~April 15)
SP Kris Bryant (60-Day IL, back)
Additional long-term: SP Pierson Ohl (60-Day IL, elbow), SP McCade Brown (60-Day IL, shoulder), SP Jeff Criswell (60-Day IL, elbow), SP RJ Petit (15-Day IL, elbow)
No major last-minute changes reported beyond Freeman’s status.
Starting Pitchers & Player Matchups
Astros: RHP Cristian Javier (0-1, 12.96 ERA, 2.28 WHIP, 8.1 IP, 3 K, 9 BB, 2 HR)
Javier has been hit hard in his first two starts (12 runs allowed). Command issues and elevated walk rate have plagued him. Coors Field will test his ability to keep the ball down even more.
Rockies: RHP Michael Lorenzen (0-1, 14.73 ERA, 2.86 WHIP, 7.1 IP, 6 K, 2 BB, 3 HR)
Lorenzen was roughed up in his Coors debut earlier this season (9 runs, 12 hits). He has a history of struggling against Houston lineups, but the thin air could help his sinker play up if he locates.
Key Position Player Matchups:
Astros’ core (Jose Altuve, Yordan Alvarez, Alex Bregman, Kyle Tucker, Yainer Diaz) vs. Lorenzen’s arsenal — Alvarez and Tucker have power that travels at altitude; expect them to feast if Lorenzen leaves balls up.
Rockies’ recent hot bats (Willi Castro, Mickey Moniak, Troy Johnston) vs. Javier’s elevated pitch count — Castro and Moniak each homered in Game 2; Johnston had a multi-hit, multi-RBI night in Game 1.
Defensive notes: Coors demands strong outfield play; both teams have athletic groups, but the thin air makes tracking fly balls tricky.
Probable lineups favor righty-righty balance with Coors-specific adjustments (possible DH usage). Monitor Freeman’s status for Rockies outfield depth.
Series History
All-time regular season: Astros lead 110-89 (roughly 55%). Houston has historically dominated this matchup, but the Rockies are 2-0 in this 2026 series with two high-scoring victories at home. In recent Coors Field meetings, games have trended over the total.
Betting Trends
Houston is 3-3 as road favorites this season.
The total has gone over in both games of this series already (16 and 6 combined runs).
Other Trends: Both starters own ERAs above 12.00; Coors Field has produced double-digit totals in recent home games. Astros are 1-4 on the road; Rockies are 3-2 at home and 4-1 ATS in last five home games.
Game Odds
Houston Astros – 136
Colorado Rockies 11
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, April 7, 2026
