Rockies and Astros to Clash in Mexico City's Estadio Alfredo Harp Helu

As the Colorado Rockies prepare to face off against the Houston Astros at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helu in Mexico City, fans can anticipate a game filled with strategic plays and potential surprises. The Rockies, coming off a series of games that showcased both their strengths and weaknesses, are looking to assert themselves on international soil.

In their most recent encounter with the San Diego Padres, the Rockies displayed a resilient offense, overcoming an early deficit to secure a 10-9 victory. Their hitting was particularly impressive; they boasted a .389 batting average and managed 14 hits. However, this offensive prowess was somewhat offset by their pitching staff's performance which allowed nine runs on 11 hits.

The previous game saw the Rockies' bats cool down as they struggled with a .156 batting average while only managing five hits in another close contest that ended in a 5-2 defeat. Fielding errors also played a part in this loss, indicating areas for improvement.

Looking back further into their three-game series against the Padres reveals an overall mixed performance from the Rockies. They secured one win out of three games but showed consistency at bat with an impressive .342 batting average during their sole victory where they scored seven runs on 13 hits.

As we approach this upcoming game against the Astros, it is clear that if the Rockies can harness their offensive capabilities while tightening up defensively and on the mound, they have every chance of coming out on top. The venue itself may play its part too; Estadio Alfredo Harp Helu is known for its unique atmosphere which could energize players or add pressure depending on how they manage it.

Fans can catch all of this action live from Mexico City when these two teams take to the field on April 28th at 20:05 UTC (3:05 PM local time), broadcasted by ESPN.