Colorado Rockies continued their strong run of form with a dominant 9-1 win over the Houston Astros on Wednesday, completing a three-game sweep in Denver.
Rockies Continue Strong Start
Colorado secured their fourth straight win to move to a balanced 6-6 record. The improvement is notable compared to last season, when they struggled heavily and didn’t reach six wins until May. This also marked their second series victory of the season, showing early signs of progress.
Goodman and Lorenzen Shine
Hunter Goodman played a key role by hitting his second home run of the season in the fourth inning. His celebration included a fun moment in the dugout, where teammates placed a purple coat on him.
Later in the game, tensions rose briefly when he was hit by a pitch from Christian Roa, prompting players to step out of the dugout before things settled.
On the mound, Michael Lorenzen delivered a solid bounce-back performance. After a difficult previous outing, he allowed just one run on seven hits over 5 2/3 innings, earning his first win of the season.
Astros Struggle with Injuries and Pitching
It was a tough game for Houston, both in performance and fitness. Jake Meyers exited mid at-bat due to back tightness, while pitcher Cristian Javier had to leave before completing his warmup because of shoulder tightness.
Reliever AJ Blubaugh stepped in but gave up five runs during a damaging second inning that gave Colorado full control of the game. The Astros dropped to 1-5 on their current road trip.
Game Highlights
Colorado built momentum early with a five-run second inning, giving Lorenzen a comfortable cushion. Zach Agnos later closed out the game to secure the win. The announced attendance of 15,189 marked a franchise-low for a non-pandemic home game.
What’s Next
The Astros will look to recover after a day off as they head to Seattle for a four-game series, with Tatsuya Imai scheduled to start the opener.
