Astros Snap 8-Game Skid with Win Over Rockies

Houston takes advantage of Colorado errors in 7-6 victory

Apr. 15, 2026 at 8:55am

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The Houston Astros snapped an eight-game losing streak with a 7-6 win over the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night. The Astros took advantage of two fielding errors by Rockies second baseman Willi Castro in a six-run third inning to chase starter Michael Lorenzen. Christian Walker had three hits and two RBIs for Houston, while Hunter Goodman hit two home runs for Colorado.

Why it matters

The Astros' eight-game skid was their longest since 2013, so this win was crucial to stop the bleeding and get their season back on track. The Rockies, who had swept the Astros in a three-game series last week, suffered their fifth straight loss.

The details

Houston scored six runs in the third inning, taking advantage of Castro's errors. Yordan Alvarez hit a game-tying two-run double, and Walker, Cam Smith, and Christian Vazquez added RBI hits to give the Astros a 7-3 lead. Rockies starter Michael Lorenzen allowed seven runs, two earned, in 2.2 innings. Astros left-hander Colton Gordon struggled in his season debut, but the bullpen was able to hold on for the win.

  • The Astros snapped an eight-game losing streak, their longest since 2013.
  • The Rockies suffered their fifth straight loss.

The players

Christian Walker

The Houston Astros outfielder recorded three hits and two RBIs in the win.

Hunter Goodman

The Colorado Rockies outfielder hit two home runs in the game.

Willi Castro

The Colorado Rockies second baseman committed two fielding errors that led to the Astros' six-run third inning.

Michael Lorenzen

The Colorado Rockies starting pitcher allowed seven runs, two earned, in 2.2 innings.

Colton Gordon

The Houston Astros starting pitcher struggled in his season debut, but the bullpen was able to hold on for the win.

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What they’re saying

“We must take advantage of opportunities when they present themselves, and that's exactly what we did tonight.”

— Dusty Baker, Houston Astros Manager

What’s next

The Astros will look to build on this win and continue to climb back up the standings in the AL West. The Rockies will try to end their five-game skid in the series finale on Wednesday.

The takeaway

This game highlighted the importance of taking advantage of opponents' mistakes, as the Astros were able to capitalize on the Rockies' defensive lapses to snap their own lengthy losing streak. It also demonstrated the resilience of the Astros, who were able to overcome an early deficit and get a much-needed victory.