Colorado Rockies tops Houston Astros 5-1
Game Summary
Colorado Rockies topped Houston Astros 5-1. A comfortable 4-run margin reflected Colorado Rockies's steady command of the game.
Key Players
Christian Walker led Houston Astros's offense, going 1-for-4, 1 HR, 1 RBI. Houston Astros reliever Christian Roa threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Willi Castro led Colorado Rockies's offense, going 3-for-4, 1 HR, 3 RBI. Colorado Rockies reliever Antonio Senzatela threw 2.2 IP, 0 ER, 3 K and recorded the save.
Pitching Report
Houston Astros starter Mike Burrows: 5.1 IP, 8 H, 3 ER, 3 K, 1 BB (87 pitches). Bullpen: 2.7 IP, 2 ER, 1 K (ERA 6.75).
Colorado Rockies starter Kyle Freeland: 6.1 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 5 K, 1 BB (81 pitches). Quality start. K/IP of 0.79 reflects efficient pitching. The bullpen (1 pitchers) was scoreless over 2.7 IP with 3 K — a flawless relief effort.
Hitting Analysis
Houston Astros: 3 H, 1 RBI (team AVG 0.107). Includes 1 HR.
Colorado Rockies: 9 H, 5 RBI (team AVG 0.360). Includes 2 HR.
Multi-hit games: TJ Rumfield (2-for-3), Willi Castro (3-for-4, 1 HR, 3 RBI).