The Houston Astros host the struggling Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night at Daikin Park, with vastly different stakes on the line as Houston fights to maintain their two-game AL West lead while Colorado sits at a dismal 37-94 record.
Hunter Brown takes the mound for the Astros with a stellar 2.36 ERA and 10-5 record, facing off against Tanner Gordon who carries a brutal 7.83 ERA in what shapes up as a serious pitching mismatch.
With the Rockies sporting MLB's worst team ERA at 6.00 and just 16 road wins all season, this contest presents Houston with a prime opportunity to pad their division cushion against one of baseball's weakest clubs.
Houston Astros vs. Colorado Rockies prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Houston Astros vs Colorado Rockies matchup, our predictive model gives the Astros a 61% chance of defeating the Rockies.
Houston Astros: 61% win probability
- Strong divisional position sitting first in AL West (72-59, .550 winning percentage)
- Solid pitching staff allowing just 541 runs against compared to league average
- Recent momentum with LWWWL form showing ability to bounce back from losses
Colorado Rockies: 39% win probability
- Worst record in baseball at 37-94 (.282 winning percentage)
- Defensive struggles allowing 840 runs against, most in the majors
- Poor road performance as they sit last in NL West, 18 games behind fourth place
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Houston Astros vs. Colorado Rockies preview
The Astros sit just two games ahead of Seattle in the AL West race, making every home game crucial as they push toward October, while the Rockies are trudging through one of the more forgettable seasons in franchise history at 37-94.
Houston gets a massive pitching edge with Hunter Brown taking the mound sporting a stellar 2.36 ERA that ranks third in MLB, compared to Colorado starter Tanner Gordon who carries a brutal 7.83 ERA in limited action.
The Rockies have been particularly dreadful away from Coors Field at 16-49, and their team-worst 6.00 ERA suggests this could get ugly against an Astros lineup that's been solid if not spectacular this season.
Brown has been even sharper at home with a 2.27 ERA, and he'll face a Colorado offense that manages just 3.75 runs per game while striking out over 1,200 times.
Houston's defense has been quietly excellent with just 53 errors compared to Colorado's 99 miscues, which could be the difference in what shapes up as a mismatch between playoff contenders and also-rans.
The Astros have everything to play for while the Rockies are simply playing out the string, making this the type of late-season game where motivation and talent gaps become magnified.
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