MLB Game Preview: Houston Astros (51-34) vs. Colorado Rockies (19-66)

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Game Details

  • Matchup: Houston Astros (51–34) vs. Colorado Rockies (19–66)
  • Date: Wednesday, July 2, 2025
  • Time: 8:40 PM ET
  • Venue: Coors Field, Denver, CO
  • Broadcast: AT&T SportsNet Southwest, ROOT Sports Rocky Mountain, MLB.tv

Starting Pitchers

TeamPitcherRecordERAWHIPK/9
AstrosHunter Brown (RHP)8–31.74
RockiesAustin Gomber (LHP)0–16.14
  • Hunter Brown has emerged as a Cy Young contender, boasting a 1.74 ERA and elite groundball rate. He’s projected to pitch deep into the game despite the Coors Field altitude.
  • Austin Gomber has struggled in limited action, allowing nearly 4 earned runs per start and ranking near the bottom of MLB in advanced metrics.

Team Performance Snapshot

TeamRecordLast 10Home/AwayRun Differential
Astros51–347–319–20 (Road)+63
Rockies19–662–88–33 (Home)-143
  • Houston won Game 1 of the series 6–5, powered by a 5-run third inning and a grand slam from Victor Caratini.
  • Colorado has now lost 6 of its last 7 and owns the worst record in MLB.

Players to Watch

Houston Astros

  • Victor Caratini: Hit a grand slam in Game 1; 3 HR and 8 RBI in his last 10 games.
  • Isaac Paredes: 17 HR, .468 SLG – Leads the team in home runs and extra-base hits.
  • Jeremy Peña: Batting .322 – Team leader in average and OBP.

Colorado Rockies

  • Hunter Goodman: 14 HR, 34 XBH – Homered twice in Game 1, including a solo shot in the 9th.
  • Mickey Moniak: 4 HR, 9 RBI in last 10 games – Slashing .265/.310/.500.
  • Tyler Freeman: 3-for-4 with a double and RBI in Tuesday’s loss.

Game Odds

Houston Astros                 – 250

Colorado Rockies             11

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, July 1, 2025

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