With a 1st-inning three-run homer off Bud Norris of the Astros, Colorado’s Carlos Gonzalez sets a franchise record with his 4th consecutive long ball. He had hit homers in his last three at-bats in the Rockies’ 13 – 5 win over Houston the previous day. The shaken Astros walk him intentionally the next time he comes to the plate in the 2nd inning. Colorado goes on to to win, 11 – 5, completing a four-game sweep.

On May 31, 2012 — With a 1st-inning three-run homer off Bud Norris of the Astros, Colorado’s Carlos Gonzalez sets a franchise record with his 4th consecutive long ball. He had hit homers in his last three at-bats in the Rockies’ 13 – 5 win over Houston the previous day. The shaken Astros walk him intentionally the next time he comes to the plate in the 2nd inning. Colorado goes on to to win, 11 – 5, completing a four-game sweep.

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Baseball Reference May 31

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