Rockies vs Astros Game Two: High-Scoring Showdown

0:00On April 7th, Rocky snagged a 1-0 series lead over the Astros with a wild 9-7 win in game 1, exploding for 8 runs in the 5th inning right here in Denver. Now it's game 2 tonight at 840 PM Eastern, pitting Houston's Mike Burroughs 1-1 with a 5.91 ERA against Colorado's Kyle. Freelin, still searching for his first win, but holding a sharp 2.89 ERA. Betting lines have the Astros as favorites at minus 186, with the Rockies as plus 155 underdogs and the over-under sitting at 10 and a half runs. Houston's sitting at 6 and 5 overall, but just 1 and 3 on the road, while Colorado's 4 and 6th but hungry to build on that home cooking. Fans are buzzing after the Rockies big comeback, with TJ Rumpio leading the charge at 364 batting and Troy Johnston scorching. 10 for 30 over his last 10 games with two bombs. For the Astros, Jordan Alvarez is mashing 4 homers and slugging 794,

1:00and Cam Smith got 11 for 34 lately with three. Dingers, both squas are banged up. Rockies missing Chris Bryan on the 60-day IL with back issues and several pictures out, while Houston just placed ace. Hunter Brown on the 15-day with a shoulder strain, plus a laundry list of elbow woes. Last 10 games, Astros are 6 and 4 with a 304 average, but a 6.03 ERA edging opponents by 16 runs. Rockies, 4 and 6 outscored by just 2. Heads up for a high scoring rubber match potential as these teams clash again soon. Keep it locked for the fireworks. MLB News, today powered by AI bringing you what matters on the diamond.