Rockies' Goodman homers to end 6-game slide

Colorado defeats Astros 3-2 behind Goodman's big game at the plate

Apr. 17, 2026 at 4:57am

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An abstract, energetic painting in bright, neon colors depicting the explosive motion of a baseball player swinging a bat, conceptually representing the energy and excitement of the Rockies' victory.Goodman's heroics provide a much-needed spark for the struggling Rockies offense.Houston Today

Hunter Goodman, the Colorado Rockies outfielder, hit a home run and a double to lead his team to a 3-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Thursday, snapping the Rockies' 6-game losing streak.

Why it matters

The Rockies have struggled mightily this season, and this win could provide a much-needed boost of momentum as they look to turn their season around. Goodman's performance was a bright spot in an otherwise disappointing campaign for Colorado so far.

The details

Goodman's homer and double were the key offensive plays for the Rockies, who were able to hold off the Astros' late rally to secure the victory. The win snaps Colorado's 6-game skid and gives them a much-needed confidence boost.

  • The game was played on Thursday, April 17, 2026.

The players

Hunter Goodman

A Colorado Rockies outfielder who had a big game at the plate, hitting a home run and a double to lead his team to victory.

Colorado Rockies

The Major League Baseball team that defeated the Houston Astros 3-2 on Thursday.

Houston Astros

The Major League Baseball team that lost to the Colorado Rockies 3-2 on Thursday.

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What they’re saying

“That was a huge win for us. We've been struggling, and it was great to see Hunter come up big and help us snap the skid.”

— Bud Black, Rockies Manager

The takeaway

Goodman's heroics provided a much-needed boost for the struggling Rockies, who will look to build on this win and turn their season around after a difficult start.