Rockies left-hander Chris Rusin struggled for the second consecutive start in Tuesday's loss to the Astros. Rusin, who gave up six earned runs his last time out, lasted four innings on Tuesday. He surrendered seven runs on nine hits, while walking two and striking out four. He needed 92 pitches to get through the four innings.
Rusin got beat up by Luis Valbuena, who touched him up for a solo home run in the second inning and a a three-run shot in the third inning.
Rusin (2-2, 5.14 ERA) will look to turn things around in his next start, scheduled for Sunday at home against the Brewers.