Rockies get two-hit, lose 4-1 to Astros as first homestand of second half ends with a dud

DENVER — A promising homestand ended with a dud on Wednesday at Coors Field, when the Rockies forgot their bats at home.

Houston two-hit the home team to beat the Rockies, 4-1, splitting the two-game series and erasing the feel-good vibes from Colorado’s series win over the Yankees to start the second half of the season.

“We got out-pitched and out-hit by the world champions, but we’ll keep going,” Rockies manager Bud Black said. “We play a good team in Miami this weekend, and they’ll be ready to bounce back after a tough series (sweep) by the Cardinals. But we’ve got to hit better, no question.”