The Houston Astros defeated the Colorado Rockies 12-4 in the first game of the Mexico City Series at Alfredo Harp Helú Stadium, breaking their five-game losing streak. Yordan Alvarez starred by hitting two 461-foot home runs. Both teams, struggling with identical 7-19 records, faced off in a high-scoring environment attributed to the thin air of Mexico City. The series was marked by enthusiastic fan support and festive atmosphere. Key performances included two RBI hits by Abreu and B. Abreu striking out three batters.
The #Astros were in a serious need of a jolt. So who better to provide that than Yordan Alvarez. Steve Drumwright (@DrummerWrites) recaps his two mammoth homers (both 461 feet) in Mexico City's thin air. #MLBNewsYouShouldKnow https://t.co/58mQPTYicx
Great Sunday of MLB action on ESPN. @astros and @Rockies from Mexico City 4et. Sunday Night Baseball @Cubs visit @RedSox. Sit down with Counsell and Cora. Theo plays Boston/Chicago take your pick. Shota Imanaga joins us in game. Tyler O’Neill on the mic. 7et.
#MexicoCitySeries Game 1 is in the books! Kyle Tucker is excited for what Game 2 will bring tomorrow! https://t.co/3ud1skMMtK
Astros feel at home in Mexico behind a pair of long homers from Alvarez and another good outing by Blanco. "Everything clicked today." https://t.co/qB9EciNUku
Astros feel at home in Mexico behind a pair of long homes from Alvarez and another good outing by Blanco. "Everything clicked today." https://t.co/2yJ4t7wr79
Astros pummel Rockies in Mexico City Series opener https://t.co/5upsI4nKSc
Yordan Alvarez homers twice as Astros top Rockies https://t.co/tcoSRCMmno
Yordan Alvarez was the star in the first of two Mexico City games this weekend 🇲🇽 https://t.co/wOwBv5QbJ9
Astros 12, Rockies 4: Houston gets blowout win over Colorado in Mexico City https://t.co/QhXMMqm7yt
Astros snap their 5-game losing streak with a 12-4 win over the Rockies in Mexico City. A lot of positives for the Astros, including two RBI hits by Abreu, big swing by Cabbage, B. Abreu punches out three, Alvarez hits two 461-foot homers. Plus, Blanco was Blanco.
Houston Astros feel the fan support amid festive atmosphere in Mexico City https://t.co/jmuBIw12kB
They have the wave going. Mexico City is ny kind of place. #Rockies #Astros #MexicoCitySeries
Yordan Alvarez sends this ball to the stands. 🔥 (🎥: @MLB) https://t.co/lBVg3VbspR
Yordan Alvarez. The Big Man.
Game 1 in Mexico City. ⚾️: 5:05pm 📺: @SpaceCityHN | @MLBNetwork 🎙️: @SportsTalk790 | Spanish: 93.3 FM #Relentless x @reliantenergy https://t.co/3UhzWld9RI
Astros vs. Rockies in Mexico City tonight has a total of 16.5 🤯 It's the highest MLB total since last year's Padres-Giants game in Mexico City (19.5) (via @Bet_Labs) https://t.co/JGraiz2vvB
Home Sweet #MexicoCitySeries Home https://t.co/9v1xi9XjsM
MLB returns to Mexico City tonight! https://t.co/xqJusec8L9
MLB Mexico City series: What to know for Astros vs. Rockies at Alfredo Harp Helú Stadium, TV info https://t.co/JJZE0vntlP
#Rockies Beat Newsletter: ⚾️ Alan Trejo knows teams will be embraced during the Mexico City Series ⚾️ Vinny Castilla and Jorge De La Rosa made history ⚾️ Michael Toglia's reset ⚾️ Hunter Goodman kicks into gear ⚾️ Ryan Ritter showing offensive chops https://t.co/Jr09Q82AP9
#Rockies Beat Newsletter: ⚾️ Alan Trejo kniws teams will be embraced during the Mexico City Series ⚾️ Vinny Castilla and Jorge De La Rosa made history ⚾️ Michael Toglia's reset ⚾️ Hunter Goodman kicks into gear ⚾️ Ryan Ritter showing offensive chops https://t.co/Jr09Q82AP9
Hoping to snap a five-game skid, the Astros make their second regular-season venture into Mexico, where the Rockies will bring an identical 7-19 record. https://t.co/jPYGcipvGL
Before departing for Mexico City, the #Rockies were comeback kids https://t.co/n1mF2MiHjh
Mexico Series always has 21 win by 2 slugfest chaos but now we have two of the worst pitching staffs so far this year (Rockies/Astros) pitching on the moon? Hope y'all like runs. https://t.co/8hxyMLZ79y
Astros-Rockies Mexico City series: Three things to know about weekend games at Alfredo Harp Helú Stadium https://t.co/anaAAZ0GFK