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
| Team | Pitcher | Record | ERA | WHIP | K/9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astros | Hunter Brown (RHP) | 8–3 | 1.74 | — | — |
| Rockies | Austin Gomber (LHP) | 0–1 | 6.14 | — | — |
- 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
| Team | Record | Last 10 | Home/Away | Run Differential |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astros | 51–34 | 7–3 | 19–20 (Road) | +63 |
| Rockies | 19–66 | 2–8 | 8–33 (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
