Colorado Rockies News & Updates
The Colorado Rockies were 15-23, 4th in the NL West. Yesterday, the Colorado Rockies beat the New York Mets 6-2 at Coors Field.
An even split between good and bad. Coming off a win by 4. That energy is baked into the score. Pulling the other way, a 2-5 stretch over the last 7 is hard to spin.
Rockies Game on May 08
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Citizens Bank Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Chase Dollander (3-2, 3.38 ERA) vs Jesús Luzardo (3-3, 5.09 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSP, Rockies.TV |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 56°F, Wind 7 mph |
Rockies Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Colorado Rockies beat the New York Mets 6-2 at Coors Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 0 |
Highlights
- Jake McCarthy went 2-4 with 1 HR and 5 RBI.
Rockies Record & Standings
NL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dodgers
|
|
23 | 14 | .622 | W1 | |
|
Padres
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22 | 15 | .595 | 1.0 | L1 |
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D-backs
|
|
17 | 19 | .472 | 5.5 | L2 |
|
Rockies
|
|
15 | 23 | .395 | 8.5 | W1 |
|
Giants
|
|
14 | 23 | .378 | 9.0 | L2 |
Colorado Rockies are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -14 run differential.
Rockies Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | .318 | 1.067 | 21 | |
| 9 | .233 | .804 | 15 | |
| 5 | .275 | .782 | 20 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-2 | 3.38 | 1.15 | 37.1 | |
| 3-2 | 3.41 | 1.14 | 37.0 | |
| 1-3 | 5.04 | 1.36 | 25.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 7 RBI, .364 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Rockies News
The Colorado Rockies snapped their six-game losing streak with a much-needed 6-2 victory over the New York Mets, showcasing resilience after trailing for much of the game. A pivotal moment came in the eighth inning when a grand slam by Jake McCarthy, which some debated as foul, turned the tide in the Rockies' favor and secured the win at Coors Field. This triumph not only ended a grim stretch but also highlighted the bullpen's ability to capitalize on the Mets' mistakes, particularly with Craig Kimbrel's disastrous outing that sealed the Mets' fate. Striking while the iron is hot, the Rockies hope to build on this momentum against the Mets again, as they attempt to reverse their fortunes in this dismal season.
Rockies Upcoming Schedule
The Colorado Rockies visit the Pittsburgh Pirates for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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