The first inning proved to be a big difference maker on Tuesday as the Houston Astros put up all five of their runs in the first inning, resulting in a Rockies 5-2 loss. Looking to avoid the four-game season sweep by the Astros, the Rockies will try to conquer some first inning demons.
They will send out Ryan Feltner who has had his own struggles in the first inning this season. Feltner (1-6, 6.02 ERA) has given up 15 runs on 21 hits in the first frame for a 9.00 ERA. His seven walks in the first are the highest of any other inning and opponents have a .