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 Astros are away from home and heavy favorites (-286) at the Rockies (+230). The Astros will give the ball to Brandon Walter (1-1) versus the Rockies and Kyle Freeland (1-9). Here is what you need to get ready for Thursday's Astros vs.

The Rockies struck out 11 times and the 2-3-4 hitters went a combined 0-12 as the Rockies lost their seventh straight to the Astros on Thursday night. Mickey Moniak hit a two-run homer to account for Colorado’s scoring and a ninth-inning comeback attempt came up short for the Rockies (19-67).

Brent Burns is your newest Colorado Avalanche. The veteran defenseman inked a 1-year deal, the hockey club announced.

The 40-year-old defenseman took questions about his decision to choose the Avalanche for the upcoming season. DENVER — On Wednesday, the Colorado Avalanche announced they had agreed to the terms of a one-year deal with defenseman Brent Burns.