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The Colorado Rockies defeated the Houston Astros 9–7 at Coors Field on April 6, 2026, in a game that exceeded the Vegas total of 2 runs by a significant margin. Houston's offense was the more efficient unit, posting a .288 batting average with a .888 OPS and 13 hits, while Colorado managed just a .232 average and .641 OPS despite collecting 12 hits. The Astros' pitching staff struck out 9 batters but surrendered 8 earned runs with a 5.75 ERA, allowing the Rockies to overcome their offensive limitations. Colorado's pitching was equally inefficient, posting a 4.21 ERA while giving up 13 hits, yet the home team's single home run and 9 RBIs proved decisive. The Rockies' flawless defense (zero errors) helped them survive a sloppy pitching performance, while Houston's superior hitting was undermined by poor run prevention. The Astros' run differential now sits negative after squandering a more productive offensive outing, suggesting early-season concerns about their pitching depth.
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOU | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 13 | 2 |
| COL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 12 | 0 |
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Players who scored
Jose Altuve ×2Cam Smith ×2Jeremy PeñaCarlos CorreaChristian WalkerTroy Johnston ×2Willi Castro ×2Edouard JulienHunter GoodmanTJ RumfieldBrenton DoyleKyle Karros
