Overview

• Victor Caratini’s third-career grand slam in the third inning broke open the game and gave Houston a 6-1 advantage en route to a 6-5 victory.
• Josh Hader struck out two in the ninth to record his 24th save in 24 chances, marking the longest perfect season-opening streak in Astros history.
• Houston has won seven of its last eight games and 15 of its past 19, reinforcing its position atop the AL West.
• Colorado rookie Chase Dollander yielded six earned runs in 2 2 62⁄3 innings, making it his shortest start of the season and inflating his ERA to 6.65.
• The Rockies fell to a major league-worst 19-66 overall and 8-33 at Coors Field, tying the worst home start in the modern era.