Astros, Rockies Mexico series draws big crowd

The Astros and Rockies met for the opener of their two-game series in Mexico City on Saturday and drew a crowd of 19,934 amid a “festive atmosphere at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helú.” Fans began to fill the 20,000-seat stadium three hours before first pitch. The Astros had “significant fan support,” with Astros jerseys a “frequent sight” in the stands Saturday. But “so were those of Team Mexico and Liga Mexicana de Beisbol teams such as Leones and Diablos Rojos,” whose stadium is hosting this series (HOUSTON CHRONICLE, 4/27). Fans packed the stadium in Mexico City on Saturday “hoping to see fireworks” (HOUSTON CHRONICLE, 4/27). There will be regular-season games in Mexico and London for a second straight year in 2024. Mexico “is a focus” for MLB (HOUSTON CHRONICLE, 4/26).