The Houston Astros fell 6-1 to the Colorado Rockies on August 25, 2025, at Coors Field, as a costly third-inning error by Jeremy Peña opened the door for Colorado to score four runs and seize control of the game. Hunter Brown pitched solidly for Houston, allowing just two earned runs over five innings, but the Rockies capitalized on defensive miscues and timely hitting, highlighted by Hunter Goodman’s two-run homer. J. Sánchez provided the Astros’ lone run with a solo home run in the second, but the offense repeatedly stranded runners in scoring position and couldn’t find momentum against Karl Kauffmann and the Rockies’ bullpen. Despite late opportunities, including multiple walks in the seventh and ninth innings, Houston failed to deliver the clutch hit, dropping their record to 77-59. With Cristian Javier slated to start the series finale, the Astros will look to bounce back and avoid a sweep, while Colorado, now 57-78, seeks to build on the win.
Baltimore rookie Brandon Young nearly made history Friday night in Houston, retiring the first 23 Astros he faced before a slow infield single ended his bid for perfection. The 25-year-old right-hander, pitching just miles from his hometown, finished with eight brilliant innings in a 7–0 Orioles win. Backed by home runs from Colby Mayo and Dylan Carlson, Young and reliever Yaramil Hiraldo combined for Baltimore’s first one-hitter since 2024.
Hunter Brown battled through 6 2/3 innings of one-run ball and Yainer Diaz delivered a homer and two RBIs as the Astros topped the Red Sox 4–1 Wednesday night at Minute Maid Park. Jeremy Peña added his fifth leadoff blast of the season, while Houston’s bullpen shut the door late. The win pushed the Astros (72–47) into sole possession of first place in the AL West.
