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Astros try to end road losing streak, face the Rockies

By The Associated PressYahoo Sports

Houston Astros (6-6, second in the AL West) vs. Colorado Rockies (5-6, third in the NL West) Denver; Wednesday, 3:10 p. m.

EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Cristian Javier (0-1, 12. 96 ERA, 2. 28 WHIP, three strikeouts); Rockies: Michael Lorenzen (0-1, 14.

73 ERA, 2. 86 WHIP, six strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Astros -168, Rockies +141; over/under is 11 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros hit the road against the Colorado Rockies looking to break a three-game road slide. Colorado has a 5-6 record overall and a 3-2 record in home games.

Rockies pitchers have a collective 3. 93 ERA, which ranks eighth in the NL. Houston has a 6-6 record overall and a 1-4 record on the road.

Astros hitters have a collective . 472 slugging percentage to rank second in the majors. Wednesday's game is the third time these teams square off this season.