Castro’s 3 RBIs Lead Rockies over Astros 5-1 for Second Series Win, Which Last Year Took Until June
Willi Castro had three hits and three RBIs, and Mickey Moniak added a two-run homer as Colorado won its second series of the season.
- On Tuesday in Denver, the Colorado Rockies defeated the Houston Astros 5-1, fueled by two-run home runs from Willi Castro and Mickey Moniak.
- By winning the first two games of this three-game set, the Rockies clinched their first series victory against the Astros since May 28-31, 2012.
- Pitcher Kyle Freeland allowed one run and three hits over 6 1/3 innings to lead the effort, while Antonio Senzatela earned his first major league save needing 26 pitches.
- The Rockies have won three straight games and improved to 5-6, with Castro tallying three hits and three RBIs to pace the offense.
- Wednesday's series finale features Astros RHP Cristian Javier starting opposite Rockies RHP Michael Lorenzen in the pitching matchup.
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Castro's 3 RBIs lead Rockies over Astros 5-1 for second series win, which last year took until June
Willi Castro and Mickey Moniak hit two-run homers and the Colorado Rockies beat the Houston Astros 5-1 for their second series win, which they didn’t accomplish last year until mid-June.
Astros OF Jake Meyers leaves game with injury
Houston Astros center fielder Jake Meyers left Wednesday's game at Colorado with an injury.Meyers was batting with two outs and runners on the corners in the second inning when he appeared to sustain an injury to his abdomen on a checked swing. He was briefly looked at by the trainer and manager Joe Espada before leaving the game.Pinch hitter Brice Matthews replaced Meyers and delivered an RBI single to left to tie the game 1-1.Meyers, 29, is in…
Last Night in Baseball: The 2026 Rockies Want You to Forget the 2025 Rockies
There is always baseball happening — almost too much baseball for one person to follow themselves. Don't worry, we're here to help you by figuring out what you missed but shouldn't have. Here are all the best moments from last night in Major League Baseball: Rockies win third in a row The Colorado Rockies have won three games in a row, and are 5-6 for the season. Without context, that is mildly impressive and not-at-all impressive, but let’s con…
Puerto Rican Willi Castro and Mickey Moniak connected two-run home runs and Colorado Rockies beat Houston Astros on Tuesday 5-1 to win their second series this season, something they achieved last year until mid-June.
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