Colorado Rockies game no. 19 thread: Juan Mejia vs Ryan Weiss
The Rockies look to avoid their second straight sweep and break a six-game losing streak.
DENVER, CO - APRIL 6: Juan Mejia #47 of the Colorado Rockies delivers a pitch in the ninth inning against the Houston Astros at Coors Field on April 6, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Colorado Rockies are riding a season-high six-game losing streak as they prepare for their series finale against the Houston Astros. Despite woes from multiple sources—starting pitching deficiencies, injuries, and a sputtering offense—the games have been close.
The Rockies could use a win tonight, not only to snap their losing streak but also because of what lies ahead: a four-game weekend wraparound series against the dreaded Los Angeles Dodgers. A loss tonight could open the Rockies up to the possibility of an 11-game losing streak… or worse. With difficult outings from José Quintana and Michael Lorenzen eating into the bullpen, and Kyle Freeland on the injured list, the Rockies find themselves mixing things up on the mound.
As such, they’ll be utilizing an opener tonight. That opener will be right-handed reliever Juan Mejia. Mejia currently holds a 5.
40 ERA over seven appearances and 8. 1 innings this season with four walks and just five strikeouts. After impressing during the World Baseball Classic for the Domincan Republic, Mejia has struggled to find his footing.