Mets Take Down Rockies 8-1 Behind Strong Performances

Mets Take Down Rockies 8-1 Behind Strong Performances

Ronny Mauricio made his presence known at Coors Field on Saturday, blasting a 456-foot home run in the third inning. This long ball marked his first major league homer since 2023.

Mauricio’s power play was part of a larger scoring rally that helped the Mets secure an 8-1 victory over the Rockies. He also reached base as part of another scoring rally in the game.

Francisco Lindor’s Return

Francisco Lindor returned to full strength after missing two starts due to a broken right pinky toe. In his first two at-bats, Lindor:

  • Singled each time
  • Stole second base both times

His toe seemed to be back in working order. Lindor’s pinch-hit double delivered two crucial runs against Colorado on Friday night, serving as the margin of victory for the Mets. The team carried this momentum into their next game against the Rockies.

Pitching Highlights

On Friday, Kodai Senga threw a career-high 109 pitches while allowing just one earned run over six innings. Clay Holmes picked up where Senga left off by allowing one earned run on nine hits over six innings with six strikeouts on Saturday night.

Holmes needed only 95 pitches to achieve this feat, compared to Senga’s 109 pitches from a night earlier. This strong pitching performance set up Mauricio’s big hit and ultimately contributed to the Mets’ win.

Additional Notes

  • Ronny Mauricio led off Saturday’s game with an opposite-field blast to right field, which proved unnecessary given his earlier home run performance that same day.
  • The Mets recalled Ronny Mauricio from Triple-A Syracuse when Mark Vientos went onto the IL due to a strained right hamstring.
  • Eduardo Escobar sat out Thursday and Friday nights due to illness but played shortstop when he was available; however, it is unclear if he played shortstop or not because it is stated "when" rather than "if".
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