{"id":667824,"date":"2026-04-07T06:35:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T06:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/667824\/"},"modified":"2026-04-07T06:35:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T06:35:00","slug":"rockies-rally-for-8-run-fifth-beat-astros-9-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/667824\/","title":{"rendered":"Rockies Rally for 8-Run Fifth, Beat Astros 9-7"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"submission-link-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Houston%2C+TX&amp;city=Houston&amp;type=Update+Existing+Story&amp;headline=Rockies+Rally+for+8-Run+Fifth%2C+Beat+Astros+9-7&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Ftx%2Fhouston%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F07%2Frockies-rally-for-8-run-fifth-beat-astros-9-7%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/69d49f60ca2e5.jpg\" alt=\"A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball game in progress, with players and the field broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of navy, green, and orange, conveying the dynamic energy and intensity of the sport.\" width=\"1344\" height=\"768\" class=\"news-image\"\/>The Rockies&#8217; five-run fifth inning comeback against the Astros demonstrates the team&#8217;s grit and determination on the diamond.Houston Today<\/p>\n<p>The Colorado Rockies overcame an early deficit by scoring 8 runs in the fifth inning, led by Troy Johnston&#8217;s solo homer, double, and single, to defeat the Houston Astros by a final score of 9-7 on Monday night.<\/p>\n<p>      Why it matters<\/p>\n<p>The Rockies&#8217; dramatic comeback win over the Astros, one of the top teams in the American League, demonstrates the team&#8217;s resilience and ability to rally from behind. The game also featured a breakout performance from young Rockies slugger Troy Johnston.<\/p>\n<p>            The details<\/p>\n<p>After falling behind 5-1 early, the Rockies erupted for 8 runs in the fifth inning to take the lead. Key hits in the inning came from Troy Johnston, who hit a solo homer, a double, and a single, as well as contributions from Edouard Julien, TJ Rumfield, and Willi Castro.<\/p>\n<p>      The game was played on Monday, April 7, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>        The players<\/p>\n<p>        Troy Johnston<\/p>\n<p>A young slugger for the Colorado Rockies who had a big game, hitting a solo homer, a double, and a single to power his team&#8217;s comeback.<\/p>\n<p>Edouard Julien<\/p>\n<p>A Rockies player who contributed to the team&#8217;s 8-run fifth inning rally.<\/p>\n<p>TJ Rumfield<\/p>\n<p>A Rockies player who contributed to the team&#8217;s 8-run fifth inning rally.<\/p>\n<p>Willi Castro<\/p>\n<p>A Rockies player who contributed to the team&#8217;s 8-run fifth inning rally.<\/p>\n<p>Houston Astros<\/p>\n<p>The opposing team, one of the top teams in the American League, who were defeated by the Rockies&#8217; comeback.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Houston%2C+TX&amp;city=Houston&amp;type=Upload+Story+Photos&amp;headline=Rockies+Rally+for+8-Run+Fifth%2C+Beat+Astros+9-7&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Ftx%2Fhouston%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F07%2Frockies-rally-for-8-run-fifth-beat-astros-9-7%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got photos? Submit your photos here. \u203a<\/a><br \/>\n            What they\u2019re saying<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-quote\">\u201cWe never gave up and kept battling. That&#8217;s the kind of team we are &#8211; we&#8217;re never out of it until the final out.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-cite\">\u2014 Troy Johnston, Rockies Outfielder<\/p>\n<p>        The takeaway<\/p>\n<p>The Rockies&#8217; dramatic comeback victory over the Astros showcases the team&#8217;s resilience and the emergence of young star Troy Johnston, providing hope for the team&#8217;s fans as they look to make a push in the competitive National League West division.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Got story updates? 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