While Bud Norris held on and shortstop Marwin Gonzalez made three outstanding defensive plays to keep the Astros close, the Rockies also gave the game away. Colorado left 15 men on base and was just 3-for-18 with runners in scoring position. Manager Bo Porter credited his relievers with slowing down the game when the Rockies threatened. Hector Ambriz, Jose Veras, Travis Blackley and Paul Clemens combined for five innings of five-hit shutout ball. They struck out six hitters and walked just one, and Clemens earned the second win of his rookie season. “All of our guys kind of took a step back, took a deep breath and they made quality [...]