The New York Mets are set to face the Colorado Rockies in the first game of a three-game series. This matchup will take place in Denver on Monday, at 5:40 p.m. EDT.
Mets vs. Rockies: A Series Overview
The Mets currently hold a record of 12 wins and 22 losses, placing them fifth in the National League East. Conversely, the Rockies have a 14-21 record, putting them fourth in the National League West.
Team Records and Stats
- Mets: 12-22 overall, 6-10 on the road
- Rockies: 14-21 overall, 7-9 at home
Pitching Matchup
The starting pitcher for the Mets has yet to be determined. The Rockies will start Tomoyuki Sugano, who boasts a record of 3 wins and 1 loss, with a 2.84 ERA and a 1.17 WHIP, along with 21 strikeouts this season.
Key Players
- Mickey Moniak (Rockies): 17 extra base hits (6 doubles, 11 home runs)
- Hunter Goodman (Rockies): 10 for 42, 3 doubles, 4 home runs, 7 RBIs in last 10 games
- Mark Vientos (Mets): 8 extra base hits (4 doubles, 4 home runs)
- Juan Soto (Mets): 10 for 36, 2 doubles, 2 home runs, 3 RBIs in last 10 games
Recent Performance
In their last ten games, both teams are struggling, with identical 4-6 records. The Rockies have a batting average of .270, with a 5.73 ERA, while the Mets are hitting .234 with a 3.89 ERA. The Rockies have been outscored by seven runs, and the Mets by five runs.
Injury Reports
Injuries have impacted both teams significantly:
- Rockies Injuries:
- McCade Brown: 60-Day IL (shoulder)
- Ryan Feltner: 15-Day IL (tricep)
- Kris Bryant: 60-Day IL (back)
- Pierson Ohl: 60-Day IL (elbow)
- Jeff Criswell: 60-Day IL (elbow)
- RJ Petit: 60-Day IL (elbow)
- Mets Injuries:
- Ronny Mauricio: 10-Day IL (thumb)
- Luis Robert: 10-Day IL (back)
- Jorge Polanco: 10-Day IL (wrist)
- Kodai Senga: 15-Day IL (spinal lumbar)
- Jared Young: 10-Day IL (knee)
- Francisco Lindor: 10-Day IL (calf)
- Reed Garrett: 60-Day IL (elbow)
- Joey Gerber: 15-Day IL (finger)
- A.J. Minter: 15-Day IL (lat)
- Justin Hagenman: 60-Day IL (rib)
- Tylor Megill: 60-Day IL (elbow)
- Dedniel Nunez: 60-Day IL (elbow)
As the Mets prepare for the series opener against the Rockies, fans can anticipate an exciting matchup as both teams aim to improve their standings in their respective divisions.
