Rockies Stun Astros 6–1 in Series Opener

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Rockies Stun Astros 6–1 in Series Opener

In a surprising turn of events, the Colorado Rockies knocked off the Houston Astros with a dominant 6–1 victory to kick off their three-game series. The win was fueled by strong pitching and timely hitting, leaving the Astros stunned despite their early season success.

Gordon’s Calming Presence on the Mound

Right-hander Tanner Gordon—who entered the day with a 7.11 ERA over 44.1 innings—turned in a standout performance. He struck out five, scattered six hits and three walks, and gave up just one earned run across six innings, earning his third straight win. Houston’s only offense came via a Jesús Sánchez solo homer in the second inning.

Rockies’ Offensive Spark

Colorado's offense came alive thanks to contributions from Mickey Moniak and Hunter Goodman. Moniak went 2-for-4 with three RBIs, highlighted by key hits in the third inning and a two-run double in the fifth. Goodman blasted his team-leading 26th home run as part of a four-run third inning that swung momentum in the Rockies' favor. Additional production from Kyle Karros and Ryan Ritter rounded out the balanced attack.

Astros Falter Despite Strong Starter

Despite starting with one of the lowest ERAs in the league, Hunter Brown allowed six runs—four unearned—after an error by shortstop Jeremy Peña. Though Brown struck out seven and avoided walks, the defensive breakdown proved costly. The Astros left 11 runners on base and went 0-for-7 with runners in scoring position.

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