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

Colorado Rockies' Ezequiel Tovar strikes out against Houston Astros starting pitcher Brandon Bielak to end the second inning of a baseball game Wednesday, July 19, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) — Colorado Rockies’ Ezequiel Tovar strikes out against Houston Astros starting pitcher Brandon Bielak to end the second inning of a baseball game Wednesday, July 19, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

By Kyle Newman | knewman@denverpost.com | The Denver Post

PUBLISHED: July 19, 2023 at 3:56 PM MDT | UPDATED: July 19, 2023 at 7:03 PM MDT

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

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