First Pitch: 8:10 PM EDT Venue: Daikin Park, Houston, Texas
Weather Outlook (Contextual Inference)
No direct weather forecast was provided in the sourced material. Mid‑April evenings in Houston typically feature warm temperatures and light winds. This is an inference based on seasonal norms, not a sourced forecast.
Starting Pitching Matchup
Colorado Rockies — LHP José Quintana
Record: 0–0
ERA: 4.15
Career vs. Astros: 3–1, 3.08 ERA, 54 K Quintana has been serviceable but inconsistent, and Colorado’s road struggles amplify the pressure on him.
Houston Astros — RHP Spencer Arrighetti
Record: 0–0
ERA: 5.35 (2025 season)
Career vs. Rockies: Second career appearance Arrighetti has swing‑and‑miss upside but remains volatile.
Team Records & Recent Form
Houston Astros (7–11)
Home Record: 6–2
Last 10 Games: 2–8
Team BA: .282 (last 10)
Team ERA: 7.36 (last 10)
On‑Base Percentage: .360 (2nd in MLB) Houston snapped an eight‑game skid with a 7–6 win in the series opener.
Colorado Rockies (6–11)
Road Record: 2–9
Last 10 Games: 4–6
Team BA: .258 (last 10)
Team ERA: 3.88 (last 10)
Runs/Game: 4.1
Slugging: .375
Strikeouts: 162 (high swing‑and‑miss profile) Colorado has dropped five straight and continues to struggle away from Coors Field.
Injury Report
Houston Astros
Jeremy Peña (knee), Tatsuya Imai (arm), Jake Meyers (oblique), Ronel Blanco (elbow), Cristian Javier (shoulder), Hunter Brown (shoulder), Hayden Wesneski (elbow), Brandon Walter (elbow), Nate Pearson (elbow), Zach Dezenzo (elbow), Bennett Sousa (oblique), Josh Hader (biceps)
Colorado Rockies
Kyle Freeland (shoulder), RJ Petit (elbow), McCade Brown (shoulder), José Quintana (hamstring), Pierson Ohl (elbow), Kris Bryant (back), Jeff Criswell (elbow)
Key Player Matchups
Houston Astros
Yordan Álvarez: .317 AVG, 5 doubles, 6 HR — elite early‑season form.
Christian Walker: 12‑for‑37, 4 HR, 8 RBI over last 10 games.
Colorado Rockies
T.J. Rumfield: Double, triple, 2 HR — emerging power.
Troy Johnston: 11‑for‑36, 3 doubles, HR, 5 RBI over last 10 games.
Series History & Context
This is the fifth meeting of the season.
Rockies lead the season series 3–1.
Astros won Tuesday’s opener 7–6, snapping an eight‑game losing streak.
Betting Trends
Why Houston may win/cover:
Astros have won 12 straight home games vs. Rockies following a win.
Rockies have lost 14 of their last 15 at Daikin Park.
Astros have led after 5 innings in five straight home games vs. losing teams.
Why Colorado may win/cover:
Rockies have won three of their last four as underdogs vs. Astros.
Rockies have covered seven of their last eight as underdogs vs. Astros.
Game Odds
Colorado Rockies 8.5
Houston Astros – 194
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, April 14, 2026
