Astros Crush Rockies In Mexico City

Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros celebrates after scoring a home run on the third inning during the MLB World Tour Mexico City Series between the Houston Astros and the Colorado Rockies at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helú on April 28, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico.

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The Astros crushed the Rockies in the finale of the Mexico City Series. Houston downed Colorado 8-2 in the final outing of a two-game set south of the border. Jose Altuve, Jeremy Pena and Kyle Tucker homered in the team's second straight win. Starting pitcher Framber Valdez earned his first win after tossing six strikeouts and allowing two runs through five frames. The Astros remain at the bottom of the AL West at 9-and-19. They return home to host the Cleveland Guardians tomorrow night. Right-hander Hunter Brown is slated to start opposite Cleveland righty Carlos Carrasco.