Astros dominate Rockies in Mexico’s first game with two home runs from Astros Yordan Álvarez
Fernando Llano
The Rockies flew into Mexico City on Thursday and lost in Saturday’s first game of a two-day tilt with the Astros.
Colorado saw a pair of big hits put it ahead before the Astros collected every big hit — 15 in total — after, led by Yordan Álvarez’s two home runs. It was part of 10 allowed by the staff in the lopsided loss.
Astros 12, Rockies 4
What happened: The Rockies jumped out to a 2-0 lead before Yordan Álvarez’s two home runs led the Astros to a game-one rout in Mexico.
On the mound: Cal Quantrill allowed a pair of Astros home runs as part of six earned runs allowed in five innings. Victor Vodnik and Tyler Kinley allowed six combined runs, in a portion off Álvarez’s second home run.
At the plate: Ezequiel Tovar singled to lead off the game and Ryan McMahon drove him in with a no-doubt home run as most of Colorado’s offensive output. The Rockies struck out 14 times, led by Tovar’s four after the first-inning hit.
What’s next: Houston Astros (LHP Framber Valdez, 0-0) at Colorado Rockies (LHP Austin Gomber, 0-1) at 2:05 p.m. on Sunday at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helú, Mexico City in Mexico (ESPN).