Astros vs. Rockies Game Thread: Game 20, 4/16/2026
HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 30: Ryan Weiss #51 of the Houston Astros pitches in the eighth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Daikin Park on March 30, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Houston Astros/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Houston Astros (8-11), who enter tonight’s game on a seven-game home winning streak, look to secure a series sweep tonight in the finale of their three-game series vs. the Colorado Rockies (6-12).
Astros starter RHP Ryan Weiss (0-2, 7. 36 ERA) will transition from the bullpen to the rotation to make his first Major League start tonight as he opposes the Rockies and their opener RHP Juan Mejia (0-2, 5. 40 ERA).
TONIGHT’S STARTER: RHP Ryan Weiss, who’s made five relief appearances this season, is back pitching in the United States in 2026 after spending the last two seasons in the KBO. He made 46 career starts in Korea for the Hanwha Eagles and posted a 3. 16 ERA, a 1.
07 WHIP and 305 strikeouts in 270. 1 innings over those two seasons. The Astros signed him to a Major League deal in December.
VS. THE ROCKIES: The Astros were swept by the Rockies last week in a three-game series at Coors Field (April 6-9), which was the Astros first sweep at the hands of the Rockies since a four-game series from May 28-31, 2012. After the 2012 season, the Astros have not lost a season series against the Rockies, winning seven times and splitting twice.