The Colorado Rockies finally found the win column Thursday night, and they have Hunter Goodman's bat to thank. Goodman launched a solo homer and added a crucial double, powering the Rockies to a gritty 3-2 victory over the Houston Astros and snapping a frustrating six-game losing streak.
After falling behind early, Goodman's fourth-inning blast tied the game and shifted the momentum. The Rockies seized the lead for good in the fifth when Tyler Freeman, who finished with three hits, delivered a clutch RBI single. This kind of timely hitting is exactly what a team needs to break out of a slump.
The real story on the mound was Chase Dollander. Entering the game with two outs in the first inning, the reliever delivered a masterclass, tossing 5 1/3 scoreless innings, striking out nine, and allowing just one hit to secure the win. Victor Vodnik then slammed the door in the ninth for the save, sealing a much-needed team effort.
For the Astros, who have now dropped nine of their last eleven, missed opportunities were the theme. They loaded the bases in the seventh, but couldn't capitalize, a stark contrast to the Rockies' efficiency. The win provides a spark for Colorado as they look to build momentum, while Houston searches for answers to reverse their recent slide.
