Preview: Astros at Rockies, April 7, 2026

DENVER (Interstat) — The Houston Astros look to build on their strong early-season form when they continue a series against the struggling Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on Tuesday.

The Astros (6-4) enter following a 10-12, 10-inning loss at on Sunday, which snapped a two-game win streak. The Rockies (3-6) earned a series-splitting 4-1 victory over Philadelphia behind a strong start from Tomoyuki Sugano.

Tuesday’s pitching matchup features Houston right-hander Mike Burrows (1-1) against Colorado left-hander Kyle Freeland (0-1). Burrows will make his first career appearance at hitter-friendly Coors Field. Freeland seeks his first win of 2026 after allowing four runs over five innings in his season debut.

A key player for Houston is first baseman Christian Walker, who has homered in two of his last three games and driven in 10 runs over his last eight contests. For Colorado, all eyes will be on Sugano, though not as a pitcher. After his six-inning, one-run outing Sunday, the right-hander is expected to be in the lineup as a designated hitter, leveraging his .333 average early this season.

The teams played to a 3-3 tie in Monday’s series opener, which was called after seven innings due to rain.

Houston’s offense has been potent, averaging 6.2 runs over its last five games. Colorado’s pitching has been inconsistent, with a team ERA of 5.12 through nine games.

According to Interstat, the Astros are projected to win with a 70.1% probability, with a simulated final score of 6-2. Betting markets list Houston as a -1.5 run favorite with an over/under of 10.5 runs.

First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. MDT under cloudy skies with a temperature near 60 degrees.

The three-game series concludes Wednesday before Houston travels to Seattle and Colorado visits San Diego.