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The Colorado Rockies defeated the Houston Astros 5–1 on April 7 at Coors Field, with the home team's pitching staff dominating despite modest offensive numbers. Colorado's starter struck out 8 batters while allowing just 3 hits and 1 earned run, posting a 3.91 ERA in a performance that limited Houston's typically potent lineup. The Astros managed only 3 hits and 1 run on the night, striking out 8 times while posting a .851 OPS that proved irrelevant given the lack of offensive opportunities. The Rockies generated 10 hits and 2 home runs to drive in 5 runs, though their .661 OPS and .239 batting average underscore how much the win relied on pitching execution rather than sustained offensive pressure. Houston's pitching was significantly less effective, allowing 10 hits and 5 earned runs with a 5.74 ERA, compounded by 2 walks that contributed to the Rockies' scoring opportunities. This early-season result highlights Colorado's ability to win with strong pitching while Houston will need to sharpen its mound work to compete in the division.
Line score
| Equipa | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOU | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| COL | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 1 |
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Pitching box score
Players who scored
Christian WalkerMickey MoniakTroy JohnstonTJ RumfieldWilli CastroKyle Karros
