The Rockies are looking to bounce back after an unsuccessful home stand that saw them lose back-to-back series’. Kyle Freeland takes the mound against Houston for the first time in his career. Freeland holds a 2.45 ERA through his first four starts and is looking to add a fifth consecutive quality start.
Throwing for the Houston Astros will be the right-handed rookie Brandon Bielak (BEE-lack). Bielak is a New Jersey native who was an 11th round draft pick by the Astros in 2017. He was called up to the show just after Justin Verlander suffered an elbow injury.