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Will Astros Turn the Tide Against Rockies at Mexico City's Estadio Alfredo Harp Helu?

As the Houston Astros prepare to face off against the Colorado Rockies at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helu in Mexico City, fans are eager to see if their team can reverse recent trends and come out on top. The Astros' performance in their last few games has been a mixed bag, with some areas of concern but also glimmers of hope.


Jul 5, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Colorado Rockies center fielder Randal Grichuk (15) celebrates with third base coach Warren Schaeffer (34) after hitting a home run against the Houston Astros in the seventh inning at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

In their most recent game against the Chicago Cubs, the Astros' offense struggled significantly, managing only four hits and one run throughout nine innings. Their batting average was a paltry .133 with an on-base percentage (OBP) of .206 and slugging percentage (SLG) of .133. This lackluster offensive display resulted in a loss despite not committing any errors during play.


However, looking back at another previous game against the Cubs shows a more promising side of the Astros' offense. They achieved ten hits with three runs scored and maintained an improved batting average of .278 along with an OBP of .333 and SLG of .389. This indicates that while consistency is an issue, there is potential for strong offensive output.


Jul 5, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Colorado Rockies left fielder Jurickson Profar (29) hits a single against the Houston Astros in the first inning at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Pitching has also been inconsistent for Houston. In one outing, their bullpen managed to keep earned runs at zero over 4.1 innings pitched but suffered from control issues in another game where they posted an earned run average (ERA) of 6.75 across eight innings pitched.


Fielding remains solid for Houston as they have shown reliability on defense throughout these games without significant errors affecting outcomes.


Jul 5, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros second baseman Mauricio Dubon (14) hits a RBI double against the Colorado Rockies in the seventh inning at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

The upcoming match presents both challenges and opportunities for the Astros as they aim to capitalize on their strengths while addressing weaknesses highlighted by recent performances.


Fans can catch this exciting international baseball event live on SCHN network scheduled for April 27th at 22:05 UTC time zone from Estadio Alfredo Harp Helu in Mexico City – a venue that promises to add its own unique atmosphere to what is sure to be a memorable game.

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