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Astros Aim for Victory with Alvarez's Return Against Rockies

8/29/2025

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The Houston Astros (72-60) play the Colorado Rockies (38-94) in a crucial series finale at Daikin Park.
Jason Alexander (4-1, 2.72 ERA) is favored over Kyle Freeland (3-13, 5.31 ERA), who has road struggles.
Houston's bullpen ranks among the top 10 in MLB, while Colorado's relief pitching is underperforming.
Yordan Alvarez's return boosts the Astros' offense against Freeland.
The Brewers (83-51) seek a series win against the Diamondbacks (65-69) with Jose Quintana (10-4, 3.32 ERA) pitching against Nabil Crismatt (1-0, 1.00 ERA).

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Story summary

The Houston Astros (72-60) play the Colorado Rockies (38-94) in a crucial series finale at Daikin Park.
Jason Alexander (4-1, 2.72 ERA) is favored over Kyle Freeland (3-13, 5.31 ERA), who has road struggles.
Houston's bullpen ranks among the top 10 in MLB, while Colorado's relief pitching is underperforming.
Yordan Alvarez's return boosts the Astros' offense against Freeland.
The Brewers (83-51) seek a series win against the Diamondbacks (65-69) with Jose Quintana (10-4, 3.32 ERA) pitching against Nabil Crismatt (1-0, 1.00 ERA).