Rockies Aim to Rebound Against Astros in Mexico City's Estadio Alfredo Harp Helu
As the Colorado Rockies prepare to face the Houston Astros at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helu in Mexico City, fans are eager to see how their team will perform following a series of challenging games. The Rockies have had a tough stretch, with their most recent game against the San Diego Padres ending in a 5-2 loss. This defeat brought their record to 6 wins and 19 losses for the season.
The Rockies' performance at bat has been inconsistent. In their last three games, they've shown both promise and areas needing improvement. Their batting average was an impressive .342 with 13 hits resulting in 7 runs during one win but dropped significantly to .143 with only 4 hits and a single run in another game. The team's on-base plus slugging (OPS) has fluctuated from as high as .931 down to .388, indicating some volatility in their hitting efficiency.
Fielding has been more stable for the Rockies, maintaining a perfect fielding percentage of 1.0 during one of their past games while committing no errors – a positive sign that defense could be a reliable factor for them.
Pitching tells another story; while there have been strong bullpen performances with an earned run average (ERA) of zero across five innings pitched, starters have struggled at times with ERAs reaching as high as 9.0 over four innings.
Playing at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helu could introduce new dynamics due to its unique environment compared to Coors Field back home in Denver. Adjustments will be necessary for both teams given factors such as altitude and weather conditions that may affect play differently than what they're accustomed to.
Fans can catch this international matchup on April 27th at 22:05 UTC on SCHN network and see if the Rockies can capitalize on any momentum from previous successes or make necessary adjustments following recent setbacks.