The Colorado Rockies head to Houston for the first game of a three-game series against the Astros tonight, with Tanner Gordon slated to start for Colorado and Hunter Brown on the mound for Houston.
Gordon will be making his tenth appearance of the 2025 season for the Rockies. He owns a 7.11 ERA over 44.1 innings, with 27 strikeouts, 10 walks, and six home runs allowed, posting a 1.67 WHIP.
On the other side, the Astros turn to right-hander Hunter Brown, who has pitched to a 2.36 ERA over 149.0 innings this season. Brown has fanned 170 batters while issuing 46 walks and surrendering 12 home runs, carrying a 1.01 WHIP.
First pitch is set for 6:10 pm MDT. Colorado’s game will be shown on Rockies TV, with radio coverage on KOA 850 AM/94.1 FM and KNRV 1150 (Spanish).
Lineups for both teams were not included in the report, with lineups to be announced closer to game time.
In a bit of team flavor, Houston also announced last night a Willie Nelson-Houston Astros t-shirt will be available in the CF Team Store.
What to watch: Brown’s steady recent form against a Rockies squad that will rely on Gordon to settle in after a rough stretch, while Houston will look to back him with run support and its bullpen. The contrast in ERA and WHIP between the two starters suggests Brown may have the edge if Colorado’s righty can keep the ball down and limit big innings.
Summary: A pitching matchup features a confident Brown against an inconsistent Gordon as the Astros host the Rockies in the series opener. Positive momentum for Houston in a hitter-friendly ballpark could be a factor, while Colorado will hope Gordon can flip the script on a tough season start.