Rockies' Jordan Beck belts first home run of season

Beck's two-hit game helps, but Rockies fall to Astros 7-6

Apr. 15, 2026 at 2:41pm

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Jordan Beck, the Colorado Rockies outfielder, hit his first home run of the 2026 season on Tuesday. Beck went 2-for-5 with two runs scored in the Rockies' 7-6 loss to the Houston Astros, a positive step after a slow start to the year that had seen him hit just .143 (5-for-35) with one homer and six RBIs through his first 13 games.

Why it matters

Beck is an important part of the Rockies' lineup, and his early-season struggles had led to a reduction in his playing time. His performance on Tuesday, including the home run, could be a sign that he is starting to turn things around and regain his form at the plate.

The details

After starting the season with hits in each of his first two games, Beck had gone just 1-for-23 before breaking out on Tuesday. His home run and two-hit game were a much-needed boost, even though the Rockies ultimately fell to the Astros.

  • Beck hit his first home run of the 2026 season on Tuesday, April 15th.

The players

Jordan Beck

A Colorado Rockies outfielder who is an important part of the team's lineup.

Houston Astros

The opposing team that defeated the Rockies 7-6 on Tuesday.

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What they’re saying

“Beck has seen his playing time take a little hit as he is off to a slow start to begin the season. However, Tuesday was a step in the right direction as he hit his first home run of the year and recorded his first multi-hit game of the season.”

— David Leisering, Rockies Correspondent

The takeaway

Jordan Beck's performance on Tuesday, including his first home run of the season, could be a sign that he is starting to turn things around after a slow start. If he can build on this outing, it would be a big boost for the Rockies' lineup.