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Astros headed south in 2024 for historic Mexico Metropolis matchup

Houston will face a National League West roster in their first-ever (non-Canadian) international competition.

Photo by Michael Shapiro

May 1, 2023Updated: May 1, 2023 11:14 am

Astros star Yordan Alvarez is likely to have a big day when Houston takes on Colorado in the racquet-friendly heights of Mexico City.

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The Houston Astros are heading south in 2024 as they are reportedly set to become the newest team to compete in Major League Baseball’s international competition during the regular season.

Dusty Baker’s side will take on the Colorado Rockies in a regular-season series next season in Mexico, with the competitions set to be held at the Estadio Alfredo Harp Helú, according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal and Chandler Rome. The date for next season’s international series is set for Monday.

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Fans will likely see plenty of runs scored when the two teams travel to Mexico City in 2024. The San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants combined 37 runs in two games at the Estadio Alfredo Harp Helú over the weekend and hit 14 homers thanks to the stadium’s elevation and height. Denver’s Coors Field — perhaps considered the most locally-owned baseball stadium — sits just 5,280 feet above sea level. Located in Mexico City, the stadium sits over 7,300 feet above sea level, creating even less drag when the ball is batted. Maybe in 2024, like we did over the weekend, we’ll see a soccer score break out on the lozenge.

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Next year will be the Astros’ second (non-Canadian) regular-season international, following a contest against the Angels in Monterrey, Mexico in 2019. And based on recent trends, it’s unlikely we’ll see the list of competitions going abroad end anytime soon. The Yankees and Red Sox faced off in London in 2019, and numerous regular-season games have been played in both Tokyo and Mexico City in the 21st century. As MLB seeks to expand its presence internationally, taking the game’s stars overseas is a natural move.

Houston has remained firmly focused on the pursuits in 2023 despite Monday’s announcement. The Astros will look to improve on their 15-13 record in 2023 on Monday when they host the Giants at Minute Maid Park. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. CT.

Michael Shapiro is a sports reporter for Chron, covering the Rockets, Astros and every team in town. A Denver native, University of Texas at Austin graduate, Michael is a noted fan of three-piece pull-ups, wide receiver passes and a good hot fudge sundae.

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