Rockies come into matchup with the Astros on losing streak
Colorado Rockies (6-10, fourth in the NL West) vs. Houston Astros (6-11, fifth in the AL West) Houston; Tuesday, 8:10 p. m.
EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rockies: Michael Lorenzen (1-1, 8. 36 ERA, 2. 14 WHIP, 10 strikeouts); Astros: Colton Gordon (0-0) BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Rockies are looking to stop their four-game losing streak with a victory over the Houston Astros.
Houston has a 6-11 record overall and a 5-2 record in home games. Astros hitters have a collective . 441 slugging percentage to rank third in the majors.
Colorado has gone 2-8 on the road and 6-10 overall. The Rockies have a 4-2 record in games when they have more hits than their opponents. The matchup Tuesday is the fourth time these teams square off this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Christian Walker has six doubles, three home runs and 13 RBIs while hitting . 283 for the Astros. Cam Smith is 12 for 37 with three doubles and two home runs over the past 10 games.