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Rockies Beat Astros 6-1 in Houston to End 11-Game Skid There

A third-inning error by Jeremy Peña opened the door for four unearned runs.

Houston Astros fans cheer as Yordan Alvarez is seen at his first atbat during the first inning of an MLB baseball game in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025.
Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña (3) mishandles an exchange from his glove allowing Colorado Rockies Kyle Karros to reach second during the third inning of an MLB baseball game in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025. Peña was charged with an error on the play.
Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña (3) tags out during the seventh inning of an MLB baseball game in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025.
Houston Astros Jacob Melton (31) reacts after being called out on strike to end the fourth inning of an MLB baseball game in Houston, Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025.

Overview

  • Tanner Gordon limited Houston to one run over six innings to earn his third straight win.
  • Hunter Goodman hit a two-run homer, his 26th of the season, and Mickey Moniak drove in three, including a two-run double.
  • Astros starter Hunter Brown yielded six runs, two earned, across 6 2/3 innings with seven strikeouts and no walks.
  • Houston went 0-for-7 with runners in scoring position and left 11 on base as Colorado snapped a four-game slide.
  • Yordan Alvarez returned from a fractured right hand and went 0-for-2 with two walks; Framber Valdez is slated to face Chase Dollander next.