The Sox’ 3-2 series opening win Friday sent Colorado down to 20-68, five games behind the dismal pace of the 2024 Sox squad that finished with 121 losses.

The loss was just the fifth in the past 21 games for the Astros, who had won the first two games of the series.

The Rockies put an end to Houston's three-game winning streak and avoided the sweep, beating the Astros 7-6. Houston was never able to hold a lead or momentum. The Astros scored two quick runs in the top of the first,