The Houston Astros come have won eight on the bounce, including the first three contests of this four-game set. I like the Colorado Rockies to deny them the sweep today.

Houston's rookie right-hander Cristian Javier (2-1, 2.91 ERA) is admittedly off to a solid start in the majors. He has however been much better home at Minute Maid Park than on the road where he has allowed six runs over nine innings of work. Pitching at Coors Field is always a tough task for any pitcher, nevermind a rookie!

German Marquez (2-3, 2.25 ERA) will take the ball for the Rockies. The right-hander has recorded 30 Ks and allowed only two home runs over 21 innings of work on the season. The Astros' bats must cool off sooner or later, and Marquez got the stuff to keep them contained.

8* play on Colorado Rockies.