Rockies Rally for 8-Run Fifth, Beat Astros 9-7

Troy Johnston's big night powers Colorado's comeback victory over Houston.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 5:41am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball game in progress, with players and the field broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of navy, green, and orange, conveying the dynamic energy and intensity of the sport.The Rockies' five-run fifth inning comeback against the Astros demonstrates the team's grit and determination on the diamond.Houston Today

The Colorado Rockies overcame an early deficit by scoring 8 runs in the fifth inning, led by Troy Johnston's solo homer, double, and single, to defeat the Houston Astros by a final score of 9-7 on Monday night.

Why it matters

The Rockies' dramatic comeback win over the Astros, one of the top teams in the American League, demonstrates the team's resilience and ability to rally from behind. The game also featured a breakout performance from young Rockies slugger Troy Johnston.

The details

After falling behind 5-1 early, the Rockies erupted for 8 runs in the fifth inning to take the lead. Key hits in the inning came from Troy Johnston, who hit a solo homer, a double, and a single, as well as contributions from Edouard Julien, TJ Rumfield, and Willi Castro.

  • The game was played on Monday, April 7, 2026.

The players

Troy Johnston

A young slugger for the Colorado Rockies who had a big game, hitting a solo homer, a double, and a single to power his team's comeback.

Edouard Julien

A Rockies player who contributed to the team's 8-run fifth inning rally.

TJ Rumfield

A Rockies player who contributed to the team's 8-run fifth inning rally.

Willi Castro

A Rockies player who contributed to the team's 8-run fifth inning rally.

Houston Astros

The opposing team, one of the top teams in the American League, who were defeated by the Rockies' comeback.

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What they’re saying

“We never gave up and kept battling. That's the kind of team we are - we're never out of it until the final out.”

— Troy Johnston, Rockies Outfielder

The takeaway

The Rockies' dramatic comeback victory over the Astros showcases the team's resilience and the emergence of young star Troy Johnston, providing hope for the team's fans as they look to make a push in the competitive National League West division.