Altuve’s two-out, two-run single broke a tie in the sixth inning and lifted Houston to a 5-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Three relievers protected the lead it provided after a stubborn six innings by starter Hunter Brown.

Jose Altuve hit a go-ahead two-run single in the sixth inning to move into second place on Houston's career hits list and the Astros beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3 on Wednesday night to win their 12th straight series.

Jose Altuve had two singles to pass Jeff Bagwell for second on Houston's career hit list, Shay Whitcomb hit his first major league home run and the Astros beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3 in Denver on Wednesday night.