The Astros take on the Rockies this weekend in Mexico City. Hopefully, a change of country and some mountain air will lift the Astros out of their downward spiral and five-game losing streak.
Ronel Blanco goes for the Stros. He pitched in three of the seven games the Astros have won. A bullpen meltdown against Washington robbed him of going 4-0 and adding another W to his current total of two.
Trey Cabbage has been called up and is in left field today. It's interesting that he gets the call before Joey Loperfido. Cabbage’s OPS with Sugarland is .