2024 Mexico City Series Complete Guide: MLB Expands Reach with Astros vs. Rockies
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Game Odds and How to Watch
The series' opening game will be broadcast on the Astros' Space City Home Network and the Rockies' in-market streaming service, Rockies.tv, with MLB.tv available for out-of-market fans. ESPN will nationally broadcast the second game.
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Game 1 Odds at FanDuel
ML: Astros -220 | Rockies +184
Spread: Astros -1.5 (-164) | Rockies +1.5 (+136)
16.5 Total: Over -122 | Under +100
MLB Mexico City Round 1
Planned for April 2020, the initial Mexico City series between the Diamondbacks and Padres was postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak. It took three years for the city to host its inaugural MLB regular-season games. The event saw the Padres clinch victory in both matches against the Giants. The high altitude of Mexico City turned Estadio Alfredo Harp Helú into a dream venue for hitters, with a total of 15 home runs recorded across the two games.
It's not surprising to see the total for Game 1 on Saturday set at 16.5 at FanDuel.
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2024 Mexico City Series Matchup
The Astros and Rockies are slated to compete in the 2024 Mexico City Series. Despite Houston's closer proximity, the Rockies have been designated as the home team for the duration. Both cities share the Central Time Zone, but Mexico City's non-observance of daylight savings aligns its current time with Denver, not Houston. The Rockies might find the city's elevation more familiar territory compared to the Astros, given Denver's high altitude.
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Astros vs. Rockies Game Times
Following a rest day upon arrival in Mexico, the series kicks off at 4:05 p.m. local time on Saturday, April 27, with the second game commencing at 2:05 p.m. local time on Sunday, April 28. The full schedule is as follows:
- April 27, 2024: Astros vs. Rockies at 6:05 p.m. ET
- April 28, 2024: Astros vs. Rockies at 4:05 p.m. ET
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What's the Ballpark Like?
Estadio Alfredo Harp Helú in Mexico City will host the teams for the second consecutive year. This stadium is the home of the Diablos Rojos del México. This series marks the second MLB regular season event in Mexico City and the seventh in Mexico overall, following previous games in Monterrey.
With a capacity of just over 20,000, expect a fun, raucous vibe. 20,062. The ballpark is 332 feet down the corners and 410 feet to center.
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Players to Watch
José Urquidy, from Mazatlán, Mexico unfortunately, is sidelined due to injury and will miss the series.
Noteworthy Astros include Jose Altuve, Yordan Alvarez, and Framber Valdez. Valdez is slated to come off the IL and start on Sunday.
On the Rockies' side, Nolan Jones and pitchers Cal Quantrill, who gets the ball Saturday and Sunday's starter Austin Gomber are players to keep an eye on.
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Game Odds and How to Watch
The series' opening game will be broadcast on the Astros' Space City Home Network and the Rockies' in-market streaming service, Rockies.tv, with MLB.tv available for out-of-market fans. ESPN will nationally broadcast the second game.
MLB Best Bets for Fri., Apr. 26.
Game 1 Odds at FanDuel
ML: Astros -220 | Rockies +184
Spread: Astros -1.5 (-164) | Rockies +1.5 (+136)
16.5 Total: Over -122 | Under +100
MLB Mexico City Round 1
Planned for April 2020, the initial Mexico City series between the Diamondbacks and Padres was postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak. It took three years for the city to host its inaugural MLB regular-season games. The event saw the Padres clinch victory in both matches against the Giants. The high altitude of Mexico City turned Estadio Alfredo Harp Helú into a dream venue for hitters, with a total of 15 home runs recorded across the two games.
It's not surprising to see the total for Game 1 on Saturday set at 16.5 at FanDuel.
For all your MLB deep dives check out our friends at Just Baseball.
