MLB Game Preview: Colorado Rockies (37-94) vs. Houston Astros (72-59)

Game Details

First pitch is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET, marking the fourth meeting of the season between these clubs.

Betting Trends

• Houston is 38–27 at home, the best home record in the AL West.
• Colorado owns the worst road record in MLB at 16–49 this season.

Key Storylines

• The Rockies enter on a four-game losing streak and have dropped nine of their last ten games overall, highlighting a season-long offensive slump.
• Houston sits atop the AL West, 1.5 games ahead of Seattle, and looks to capitalize on a weaker opponent to reinforce its playoff positioning.
• This series offers the Astros a chance to sweep a struggling road team and extend their lead, while Colorado fights to avoid its 95th loss of the year.

Players to Watch

Houston Astros

• Jose Altuve, 2B: Leads the club with 22 home runs and a .456 slugging percentage, anchoring Houston’s middle of the order.
• Carlos Correa, SS: Has gone 13-for-39 with a double, a homer and five RBI over his last ten games, providing timely pop and veteran leadership.

Colorado Rockies

• Hunter Goodman, 1B: Paces Colorado with 25 home runs and 52 extra-base hits, though runs have been hard to come by for the club overall.
• Brenton Doyle, CF: Riding momentum with four doubles, four homers and 11 RBI in his past ten games, offering a spark atop the lineup.

Pitching Matchup

Brown has delivered 25 starts with a sterling 2.36 ERA and ranks third among qualifiers in MLB ERA, while Gordon has struggled to a 7.11 mark over nine appearances this season.

X-Factors

• Late-Inning Security: Houston’s bullpen has been among the league’s stingiest over the past month, and any early lead could prove decisive.
• Rockies’ Bounce-Back Potential: If Colorado can jump on Brown before Houston’s offense awakens, the underdog could force Astros’ relievers into action.