Colorado Rockies News & Updates
The Colorado Rockies were 5-6, 4th in the NL West. Yesterday, the Colorado Rockies topped the Houston Astros 5-1 at Coors Field.
The trend line looks fine. A W by 4 last night. The most recent result always counts most. The catch: a quiet 3.3 R/G from the lineup this week.
Rockies Game on April 08
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Coors Field |
| First Pitch: | 03:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Michael Lorenzen (0-1, 14.73 ERA) vs Cristian Javier (0-1, 12.96 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Rockies.TV, Space City Home Network |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 40°F, Wind 9 mph |
Rockies Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Colorado Rockies topped the Houston Astros 5-1 at Coors Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 1 |
Highlights
- Mickey Moniak went 1-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Willi Castro went 3-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Rockies Record & Standings
NL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Dodgers
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9 | 2 | .818 | W5 | |
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Padres
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5 | 6 | .455 | 4.0 | L1 |
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D-backs
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5 | 6 | .455 | 4.0 | L1 |
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Rockies
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5 | 6 | .455 | 4.0 | W3 |
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Giants
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4 | 8 | .333 | 5.5 | W1 |
Colorado Rockies are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -4 run differential.
Rockies Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | .389 | 1.089 | 7 | |
| 3 | .278 | 1.056 | 4 | |
| 2 | .324 | .902 | 5 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 3 HR, 4 RBI, .308 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .667 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.4 scoreless IP, 9 K in 3 recent games |
Rockies News
Kyle Freeland showcased his veteran prowess, guiding the Rockies to their first series win over the Houston Astros since 2021 with a dominant performance in a 5-1 victory. Freeland, celebrating nine years in the big leagues, delivered stellar pitching, complemented by closer Antonio Senzatela, who continued to silence the Astros' high-powered offense. The Rockies are starting to find their footing at Coors Field, improving to 4-6 on the season, which feels a bit more promising after this week's mixed bag of results. With a little momentum after last night's win, Colorado is looking to build on this success and further establish their identity as they face the Astros again. The bats might have been a bit quiet leading up to this series, but when they need a spark, players like TJ Rumfield and Mickey Moniak are stepping up, making every game count.
Rockies Upcoming Schedule
The Colorado Rockies visit the San Diego Padres for a 4-game series starting Thursday.
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