Game Details
| Matchup | Houston Astros (52–34) vs. Colorado Rockies (19–67) |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, July 3, 2025 |
| Time | 3:10 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/BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astros | Brandon Walter (LHP) | 1–1 | 3.34 | 1.04 | 30 K / 2 BB |
| Rockies | Kyle Freeland (LHP) | 1–9 | 5.56 | 1.60 | 55 K / 28 BB |
- Brandon Walter has quietly impressed in his rookie campaign, posting a 3.34 ERA and elite control. He’s covered 4.5+ strikeouts in all five starts and owns a 51.1% groundball rate.
- Kyle Freeland has struggled mightily at Coors Field, allowing opponents to slash .387/.420/.577 at home. His 7.11 ERA in Denver is among the worst in MLB for qualified starters.
Team Performance Snapshot
| Team | Last 10 Games | Home/Away | Run Differential |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astros | 7–3 | 20–20 (Road) | +65 |
| Rockies | 2–8 | 8–34 (Home) | -146 |
- Houston has won 16 of its last 20 and is riding a 3-game win streak.
- Colorado has dropped 6 of its last 7 and owns the worst record in baseball.
Players to Watch
Houston Astros
- Isaac Paredes: Leads team with 17 HR and 46 RBI; hitting .253 with a .468 SLG.
- Jose Altuve: .259 AVG, 13 HR, 36 RBI – Veteran spark plug with multi-hit upside.
- Cam Smith: Batting .285 with 8 HR; 3-for-5 with 2 RBI in Wednesday’s win.
Colorado Rockies
- Hunter Goodman: .286 AVG, 16 HR, 50 RBI – Team leader in all major categories.
- Jordan Beck: .270 AVG, 10 HR – Went 5-for-5 with a double on July 1 vs. Houston.
- Mickey Moniak: 11 HR, 5 triples – Provides speed and pop in the middle of the order.
Game Odds
Houston Astros – 190
Colorado Rockies 11.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, July 2, 2025
