Arrighetti’s 10K Lead Astros to 3-1 Victory over Rockies

HOUSTON, TEXAS - APRIL 15: Spencer Arrighetti #41 of the Houston Astros is congratulated by Yainer Diaz #21 during the sixth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Daikin Park on April 15, 2026 in Houston, Texas. All players are wearing the number 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson Day. (Photo by Houston Astros/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Houston Astros beleaguered starting rotation was desperate for a strong starting performance.

Spencer Arrighetti, in his first start of the season, delivered.

Arrighetti gave the Astros their third quality start of the season, hurling 6 innings of 1 run ball while striking out 10 to lead Houston to a 3-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies.

Arrighetti was terrific, allowing only 2 hits on the night. He threw 100 pitches, 61 for strikes. He generated an incredible 20 swings and misses.

Spencer put on a show tonight for the @astros !!!
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— Space City Home Network (@SpaceCityHN) April 16, 2026

A big night for Spencer Arrighetti as he shines in his first start of the season and the @astros get the win over the @Rockies 3-1 pic.twitter.com/g09qQLgCny

— Space City Home Network (@SpaceCityHN) April 16, 2026

Arrighetti was backed by Yordan Alvarez, who was 2-for-3 with a double and his 7th HR of the season. He scored twice and also drew a walk.

Yordan goes Yard!
His 7th of the season

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— Space City Home Network (@SpaceCityHN) April 16, 2026

Yordan led the offense tonight with his 7th HR of the season. He spoke with the media after the win. pic.twitter.com/IGWNhHRe0F

— Space City Home Network (@SpaceCityHN) April 16, 2026

Alvarez is now batting .333 on the season with a 1.250 OPS. He has 7 HR and 17 RBI.

Also of note, struggling reliever Bryan Abreu threw 1.1 innings of scoreless and hitless baseball. He walked one and struck out 2.

Enyel De Los Santos pitched a 1-2-3 9th for his second save of the season, and second in as many nights. He struck out 2, needing only 14 pitches to complete the inning.

With the victory, the Astros improve to 8-11 on the season.

The Astros will go for the sweep Thursday at Daikin Park. Ryan Weiss will get the start for Houston. First pitch scheduled for 7:10 P.M.