Colorado Rockies Snap Astros Home Streak: Goodman, Moniak Lead 6-1 Win in Houston (August 26, 2025)

Tuesday, August 26th, 2025

Rockies Snap Four-Game Skid with 6-1 Victory Over Astros

The Colorado Rockies ended a four-game losing streak with an impressive 6-1 win over the Houston Astros. Key offensive contributions from Hunter Goodman and Mickey Moniak led Colorado to their first victory in Houston since 2018.

Goodman and Moniak Power Rockies Offense

Hunter Goodman delivered a two-run home run, his 26th of the season, to help break open the game for the Rockies. Mickey Moniak was another standout at the plate, driving in three runs—including an RBI single in the third inning and a two-run double in the fifth to extend Colorado’s lead to 6-1.

Strong Pitching from Tanner Gordon

Rockies starter Tanner Gordon improved to 5-5, earning his third straight win. He pitched six innings, allowing just six hits and one run to keep the Astros in check and give his team a chance to pull ahead.

Astros Falter Despite Early Lead

Houston took an early lead in the second inning when Jesús Sánchez hit a home run to right field. However, the Astros couldn’t capitalize further, going 0 for 7 with runners in scoring position. Yordan Alvarez returned from injury but went hitless in his two at-bats with two walks.

Astros Costly Error Shifts Momentum

A pivotal moment occurred in the third inning when an error by Jeremy Peña prevented Houston from turning an inning-ending double play. The Rockies capitalized on the miscue, tying the game and quickly taking the lead as the inning continued.

Hunter Brown Takes the Loss

Astros starter Hunter Brown fell to 10-6 on the season. He pitched 6 2/3 innings, allowing six runs but only two earned, as defensive mistakes proved costly for Houston.

Historic Road Win For Colorado

This win snapped an 11-game losing streak for the Rockies in Houston, marking their first victory at Minute Maid Park since August 14, 2018.

Up Next

The Astros send Framber Valdez (11-7, 3.32 ERA) to the mound against Rockies right-hander Chase Dollander (2-1, 6.91 ERA) in the series finale on Wednesday.

In summary

The Colorado Rockies snapped a four-game losing streak by defeating the Houston Astros 6-1, powered by a two-run homer from Hunter Goodman and three RBIs from Mickey Moniak. Strong pitching from Tanner Gordon and timely hitting helped Colorado take advantage of Houston’s defensive mistakes. The victory marked the Rockies’ first win in Houston since 2018 and set up an exciting finale for the series. Fans searching for the latest MLB results and standout performances from the Rockies and Astros will find this game was defined by clutch hitting, a key defensive error, and a notable pitching display.

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