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The Colorado Rockies edged the Houston Astros 3–2 on April 16 at Daikin Park in a low-scoring affair that showcased contrasting pitching performances. Colorado's starter dominated, recording 13 strikeouts while allowing just 5 hits and posting a 4.00 ERA, effectively shutting down an Astros lineup that managed only 5 hits and struck out 13 times at the plate. Houston's pitching staff struggled with a 6.01 ERA, surrendering 9 hits to the Rockies while walking six batters. Colorado capitalized on limited opportunities, with one home run and 2 RBIs proving sufficient for the road victory, while Houston's anemic offensive output—despite drawing 6 walks—left them unable to overcome a 1-run deficit. The Astros committed no errors but couldn't generate momentum against Colorado's superior pitching, with both teams combining for just 14 runs across 18 strikeouts. This victory signals Colorado's pitching depth could be a factor in divisional races despite their modest .239 team batting average.