The Colorado Rockies and Houston Astros are getting weird at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas, with the first pitch scheduled for 8:10 PM ET on MLB.TV. The Rockies, with a record of 6-10, are sending right-hander Michael Lorenzen to the mound; he's off to a shaky start with a 1-1 record and an 8.36 ERA - yeah, that's a stat line that says 'don't look now, but I might be in trouble.' Meanwhile, the Astros, sitting at 6-11, will counter with lefty Colton Gordon, making his season debut.
The team ERA contrast is stark: the Rockies' 4.27 significantly outshines the Astros' 6.50, which is either a sign of potential or an indication that someone's been pouring rubber cement into the Astros' pitching staff. The Rockies are also dealing with some injuries, including Jose Quintana on the 15-Day IL and Jared Thomas on the 7-Day IL. Can the Rockies' pitching hold up, or will the Astros capitalize on their home field and somehow turn this into a thing? Make your pick or join the discussion on StreakChat.