David Zalubowski, The Associated PressColorado Rockies' Matt Kemp heads to home plate to score on a single hit by Raimel Tapia off Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez in the second inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020, in Denver.
Justin Edmonds, Getty ImagesThe Colorado Rockies relief pitchers and staff walk to the bullpen before the game against the Houston Astros at Coors Field on Aug. 19, 2020 in Denver.- Justin Edmonds, Getty ImagesStarting pitcher Ryan Castellani #60 of the Colorado Rockies delivers to home plate against Yuli Gurriel #10 of the Houston Astros during the third inning at Coors Field on Aug. 19, 2020 in Denver.
- Justin Edmonds, Getty ImagesMatt Kemp #25 of the Colorado Rockies strides to first base as Yuli Gurriel #10 of the Houston Astros is unable to catch a throwing error by starting pitcher Framber Valdez during the second inning at Coors Field on Aug. 19, 2020 in Denver.
- David Zalubowski, The Associated PressColorado Rockies' Nolan Arenado waits in the on-deck circle to bat against Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez in the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020, in Denver.
- Justin Edmonds, Getty ImagesRaimel Tapia #15 of the Colorado Rockies hits an RBI single during the second inning against the Houston Astros at Coors Field on Aug. 19, 2020 in Denver.
- Justin Edmonds, Getty ImagesDrew Butera #6 of the Colorado Rockies dives towards the base as first baseman Yuli Gurriel #10 of the Houston Astros stretches for the ball during the second inning at Coors Field on Aug. 19, 2020 in Denver. Butera was out on the play to end the second inning with the bases loaded.
- Justin Edmonds, Getty ImagesGarrett Hampson #1 of the Colorado Rockies catches a fly ball for an out during the second inning against the Houston Astros at Coors Field on Aug. 19, 2020 in Denver.
- Justin Edmonds, Getty ImagesRaimel Tapia #15 of the Colorado Rockies strides to first base after hitting an RBI single during the second inning against the Houston Astros as umpire Edwin Moscoso looks on at Coors Field on Aug. 19, 2020 in Denver.
- David Zalubowski, The Associated PressColorado Rockies manager Bud Black, left, takes the ball from starting pitcher Ryan Castellani as he is pulled from the mound while catcher Drew Butera looks on in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020, in Denver.
- Justin Edmonds, Getty ImagesThe sun sets over the stadium as Charlie Blackmon #19 of the Colorado Rockies jogs after a foul ball during the third inning against the Houston Astros at Coors Field on Aug. 19, 2020 in Denver.
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Colorado Rockies' Matt Kemp heads to home plate to score on a single hit by Raimel Tapia off Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez in the second inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020, in Denver.
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By AAron Ontiveroz | aontiveroz@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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Getting your player ready...
The Colorado Rockies dropped their third straight game to the Houston Astros 13-6 in game three of their four-game series, which concludes on Thursday at Coors Field. The Rockies (13-11), who started the season hot, have now fallen behind division leader Los Angeles Dodgers (18-7) by four-and-a-half games. Charlie Blackmon, who leads the league in batting (.429), went 1-3.