Astros Extend Hot Streak in Denver Despite Injury Setbacks

Colorado enters with one of MLB’s poorest home records; the Rockies have lost five straight at Coors Field

Overview

Houston has won seven of its last eight games and sits 52–34, leading the AL West by seven games
Shortstop Jeremy Peña is on the injured list with a rib fracture and Yordan Álvarez’s hand rehab has been paused due to soreness
Brandon Walter will start Game 2 for the Astros against Colorado’s Kyle Freeland
The Rockies own an 8–34 record at Coors Field and are searching for their first home win in a week
Colorado has promoted No. 5 prospect Yanquiel Fernández after his strong performance at Triple-A Albuquerque