DENVER, CO - APRIL 8: Starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen #24 of the Colorado Rockies delivers a pitch in the second inning against the Houston Astros at Coors Field on April 8, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) | Getty Images That four-game sweep in San Diego last week? Whatever. It was a lifetime ago.It’s a new day and a new series, this time with the Houston Astros, a team the Colorado Rockies swept last week that has now lost eight in a row.

To be fair, the Astros have be devastated by injuries.Taking the mound for the Rockies will be RHP Michael Lorenzen.Currently, he has an ERA of 8.36 in 14.0 IP. He’s struck out 10 while giving up 4 walks and 3 home runs with a 2.14 WHIP.Starting for the Astros is Colton Gordon, who was recalled from the Triple-A Sugar Land Space Cowboys on Monday. He has started three MiLB games and has a 1.76 ERA in 15.1 IP.

And now to the details.First Pitch: 6:10 pm MDTTV: Rockies TVRadio: KOA 850 AM/94.1 FM; KNRV 1150 (Spanish)SB Nation site:The Crawfish BoxesLineups:For the visiting Rockies:And the home Astros:Join the conversation!Sign up for a user account and get:Fewer adsCreate community postsComment on articles, community postsRec comments, community postsNew, improved notifications system!Please keep in mind our Purple Row Community Guidelines when you’re commenting. Thanks!In Game 1, the Colorado Rockies managed to come out with a win despite bullpen implosions on both sides.