Houston Astros (6-6, second in the AL West) vs. Colorado Rockies (5-6, third in the NL West) Denver; Wednesday, 3:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Cristian Javier (0-1, 12.96 ERA, 2.28 WHIP, three strikeouts);

Starter Kyle Freeland was nails, and Willi Castro and Mickey Moniak both slipped on the celebratory purple faux fur coat after launching home runs.

Relive memorable Opening Days for the Colorado Rockies, from historic moments to 2026's tough loss against the Phillies.

Through nine games in the 2026 season, the Colorado Rockies' pitching staff has been a surprise for manager Warren Schaeffer.

El puertorriqueño Willi Castro y Mickey Moniak conectaron jonrones de dos carreras y los Rockies de Colorado vencieron el martes 5-1 a los Astros de Houston para ganar su segunda serie esta temporada,

Kyle Freeland pitched 6 1/3 strong innings, Willi Castro and Mickey Moniak homered and the Colorado Rockies beat the Houston Astros 5-1 in Denver on Tuesday ​night.

During the 2026 season, 10 Colorado Rockies games will air on KTVD Channel 20, with five of the games also airing on 9NEWS.

They will play the rubber game with the Toronto Blue Jays this afternoon. Kyle Freeland will pitch for the Rockies.

Despite needing help with his motor skills and movement, it hasn't stopped Randy Milliken from loving his favorite team.

Colorado Rockies news and links for Tuesday, April 7, 2026