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Michael Lorenzen of the Colorado Rockies pitched against Colton Gordon in game no. 17 on April 8, 2026, at Coors Field in Denver. The Rockies recently completed a four-game sweep in San Diego, but the focus has shifted to the current matchup.
DENVER, CO - APRIL 8: Starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen #24 of the Colorado Rockies delivers a pitch in the second inning against the Houston Astros at Coors Field on April 8, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) | Getty Images
That four-game sweep in San Diego last week?
Whatever.
It was a lifetime ago.
It’s a new day and a new series, this time with the Houston Astros, a team the Colorado Rockies swept last week that has now lost eight in a row. To be fair, the Astros have be devastated by injuries.
Taking the mound for the Rockies will be RHP Michael Lorenzen.
Currently, he has an ERA of 8.36 in 14.0 IP. He’s struck out 10 while giving up 4 walks and 3 home runs with a 2.14 WHIP.
Starting for the Astros is Colton Gordon, who was recalled from the Triple-A Sugar Land Space Cowboys on Monday. He has started three MiLB games and has a 1.76 ERA in 15.1 IP.
And now to the details.
First Pitch: 6:10 pm MDT
TV: Rockies TV
Radio: KOA 850 AM/94.1 FM; KNRV 1150 (Spanish)
SB Nation site: The Crawfish Boxes
Lineups:
For the visiting Rockies:
Colorado Rockies Lineup — 14 April 2026
And the home Astros:
Houston Astros Lineup — 14 April 2026
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*Please keep in mind our Purple Row Community Guidelines when you’re commenting. Thanks!*In Game 1, the Colorado Rockies managed to come out with a win despite bullpen implosions on both sides.
The Colorado Rockies faced the Houston Astros on April 8, 2026.
Michael Lorenzen was the starting pitcher for the Colorado Rockies in the game against the Houston Astros.
Before the game on April 8, 2026, the Rockies had completed a four-game sweep against the San Diego Padres.

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