Astros Snap Rockies' Skid With Bullpen Gem

Houston's relief corps shuts down Colorado in series finale

Apr. 16, 2026 at 6:21pm

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A cubist-style painting depicting a baseball game in progress, with the players' forms broken down into overlapping geometric shapes and planes of vibrant blue, red, and yellow hues.The Astros' bullpen delivers a masterful performance to snap the Rockies' losing streak in a tightly contested divisional matchup.Houston Today

The Houston Astros snapped the Colorado Rockies' six-game losing streak with a tight 3-2 victory in the series finale on Thursday night. Rookie right-hander Ryan Weiss struggled early but the Astros' bullpen took over, holding the Rockies scoreless over the final 7 innings to secure the win.

Why it matters

This game was an important bounce-back for the Astros, who had lost 8 straight before taking the last two against the Rockies. Houston's pitching staff has been a major weakness so far this season, so a strong bullpen performance is a positive sign. For the Rockies, the loss extends their road woes and raises more questions about their ability to compete in the NL West.

The details

Rockies opener Juan Mejia gave up 2 runs in the 1st inning, but Colorado's bullpen kept them in the game. Astros starter Ryan Weiss lasted just 2 innings, allowing 2 runs, but relievers Bryan King, Kai-Wei Teng, and Enyel De Los Santos combined for 7 scoreless frames to preserve the narrow victory. Yordan Alvarez had another big game for Houston, recording 2 hits and scoring the winning run.

  • The game was played on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 8:10pm ET.
  • The Rockies had won the first 3 games of the series before dropping the last 2.

The players

Ryan Weiss

A 29-year-old rookie right-hander who has struggled in his first season with the Astros, posting a 7.36 ERA in 11 innings.

Yordan Alvarez

The Astros' star slugger, leading the league in several offensive categories including home runs, walks, and OPS.

Juan Mejia

The Rockies' opener, who gave up 2 runs in the 1st inning but kept Colorado in the game.

Bryan King

An Astros reliever who has been one of the team's most reliable bullpen arms, posting a 2.70 ERA so far this season.

Kai-Wei Teng

Another Astros reliever who contributed 3 scoreless innings to preserve the victory.

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What they’re saying

“We knew we had to bounce back after losing the first few games of this series. The bullpen really stepped up tonight to keep us in it.”

— Yordan Alvarez

“It's tough to keep losing close games like this on the road. We've got to find a way to get back in the win column, especially against a team like Houston.”

— Juan Mejia, Rockies Pitcher

What’s next

The Rockies will look to rebound when they return home to face the San Diego Padres in a 3-game series starting on Friday. The Astros will host the Los Angeles Angels for a 4-game set beginning on Monday.

The takeaway

This game highlighted the contrasting fortunes of the two teams so far this season. While the Astros' powerful offense has carried them, their pitching staff remains a work in progress. For the Rockies, the loss extends their road struggles and raises more questions about their ability to compete in the NL West, despite some promising signs from their pitching staff.