Rockies complete sweep, pitching and offense driving wins
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Denver. The Colorado Rockies beat the Houston Astros in a three-game sweep at Coors Field this week, winning 5-1 on Tuesday and 9-1 on Wednesday as Willi Castro, Mickey Moniak and Hunter Goodman homered and starting pitchers Kyle Freeland and Michael Lorenzen limited Houston's offense.
The wins moved Colorado to .500 and a four-game streak this week; Antonio Senzatela and Zach Agnos recorded saves, while crowd attendance and team momentum were noted, and the club's improvement was compared to its previous season's 43-119 finish, prompting continued observation by coaches and media.
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Timeline
- 1. Previous season: Rockies finished with a major-league-worst 43-119 record.
- 2. Early season: Rockies secured a 5-1 win over Astros on Tuesday; Castro and Moniak homered.
- 3. Following day: Rockies won 9-1, Lorenzen tossed into the sixth and Goodman homered.
- 4. The sweep moved the Rockies to .500 and a multi-game winning streak.
- 5. Analysts and media noted pitching improvements, attendance figures, and comparisons to last season.
Why it matters
The Rockies' recent wins are a morale boost for Denver fans. It's a great time to show your support and enjoy the game. Check out the Rockies' schedule and consider catching a game at Coors Field.
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