The Rockies struck out 11 times and the 2-3-4 hitters went a combined 0-12 as the Rockies lost their seventh straight to the Astros on Thursday night. Mickey Moniak hit a two-run homer to account for Colorado’s scoring and a ninth-inning comeback attempt came up short for the Rockies (19-67). The Astros improved to 52-34 and earned the series win with the victory.
Gomber Recovers After Rocky Start
Houston wasted no time taking an early lead as Jake Meyers hit a one-out double down the third baseline, Jose Altuve singled on a bunt and Cam Smith hit an RBI single to put the Astros up 1-0.