Rockies Offense Struggles in Sixth Straight Loss to Astros

Colorado struck out 15 times and managed just 3 hits in the 3-1 defeat.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 3:26am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball game in motion, with sharp, overlapping planes of color representing the players and action on the field.The Rockies' offense sputtered against the Astros, exposing the team's struggles to produce runs and capitalize on scoring opportunities.Houston Today

The Colorado Rockies' offensive woes continued on Wednesday night as they fell 3-1 to the Houston Astros, marking their sixth consecutive loss. Colorado struck out 15 times and managed only 3 hits, going 0-for-9 with runners in scoring position. Rockies starter Jose Quintana walked the first three batters he faced, leading to a 2-0 Astros lead in the first inning. Despite having baserunners, the Rockies couldn't capitalize, stranding several scoring opportunities.

Why it matters

The Rockies' struggling offense has been a major factor in their 6-12 start to the season, including a 2-10 record on the road. Their inability to produce runs and capitalize on scoring chances has put a lot of pressure on the pitching staff and contributed to their current six-game losing streak.

The details

Rockies starter Jose Quintana struggled from the outset, walking the first three batters he faced in the first inning. That led to a pair of sacrifice flies that gave the Astros a 2-0 lead. Quintana also served up a solo home run to Yordan Alvarez in the third inning before exiting after 3 2/3 innings. The Rockies' offense was largely ineffective, striking out 15 times and going 0-for-9 with runners in scoring position. They had a chance to rally in the seventh inning when Brenton Doyle reached third base, but the rally fizzled with a strikeout and a popup.

  • In the first inning, Quintana walked the first three batters he faced.
  • Quintana served up a solo home run to Alvarez in the third inning.
  • Doyle reached third base in the seventh inning, but the Rockies failed to capitalize.

The players

Jose Quintana

The Rockies starting pitcher, who was making his second start of the season after coming off the injured list.

Yordan Alvarez

The Astros slugger who hit a solo home run off Quintana in the third inning.

Brenton Doyle

The Rockies outfielder who reached third base in the seventh inning but was stranded.

Hunter Goodman

The Rockies All-Star catcher who went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts, dropping his batting average to .238.

Jordan Beck

The Rockies outfielder who started the game but went 0-for-3 with a strikeout, hitting just .132 on the season.

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What they’re saying

“We must find a way to start producing runs. This offense is just not getting it done right now.”

— Warren Schaeffer, Rockies Manager

What’s next

The Rockies will look to end their six-game skid on Thursday when they send Tomoyuki Sugano to the mound against the Astros' Lance McCullers Jr.

The takeaway

The Rockies' struggling offense has been a major factor in their disappointing 6-12 start to the season. Their inability to capitalize on scoring opportunities and produce timely hits has put a lot of pressure on the pitching staff and contributed to their current losing streak. The team will need to find a way to get the bats going if they hope to turn things around.