Colorado Rockies 9, Houston Astros 7: Troy Johnston homered and drove in 2 runs
Troy Johnston homered and drove in 2 runs, while Ryan Feltner worked 5⅓ innings in the Colorado Rockies' win over the Houston Astros.
By Gamebook Baseball Desk
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Troy Johnston homered and drove in 2 runs as the Colorado Rockies beat the Houston Astros 9-7 on April 6, 2026. Ryan Feltner worked 5⅓ innings, allowing 4 runs on 70 pitches.
The final margin
The Colorado Rockies scored in 2 of 9 innings. Their largest inning was the 5th, when they scored 8 runs. The staff held the Houston Astros scoreless in 4 of 9 innings. The Colorado Rockies finished with 9 runs and a 2-run margin.
In the bottom of the 5th, Troy Johnston drove in 1 run with a double. The play put the Colorado Rockies ahead to stay, 4-3.
At the close of April 6, 2026, the Colorado Rockies were 4-6, 4th in the division and 4 games back.
Work with the bats
Troy Johnston collected 3 hits across 5 at-bats with 2 runs, 1 double, 1 home run, and 2 RBIs. TJ Rumfield went 2-for-4 with 1 run, 1 triple, and 2 RBIs. Edouard Julien finished 2-for-5 with 1 run and 2 RBIs.
Willi Castro went 2-for-3 with 2 runs, 1 RBI, and 1 walk. Kyle Karros finished 1-for-3 with 1 run, 1 RBI, and 1 walk. Hunter Goodman had 1 hit in 5 at-bats with 1 run and 1 RBI. The Colorado Rockies got 12 hits from 7 batters. They also drew 4 walks. 3 hits went for extra bases.
Pitching in the win
Over 5⅓ innings, Ryan Feltner used 70 pitches, allowing 7 hits and 4 runs, walking 2 and striking out 1. Across 9 innings, the Colorado Rockies' staff threw 142 pitches, allowed 13 hits and 7 runs, issued 3 walks, and recorded 3 strikeouts.
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Team facts, standings, and players reflect the reporting date.