The Mets kicked off their three-game series against the Colorado Rockies with a strong 4-2 win at Citi Field on Friday.
Key Points:
1. Left-hander David Peterson pitched effectively, allowing just one run on five hits over 5.2 innings, walking only once. Peterson (4-2, 2.54 ERA) threw 59 strikes out of 94 pitches and was nearly perfect through six innings, but gave up an RBI double to Ryan McMahon after missing a key pitch, prompting manager Carlos Mendoza to bring in right-hander Huascar Brazobán. Brazobán quelled the threat by retiring runners on second and third with Mickey Moniak flying out to left. Despite some tough breaks with runners on base, Peterson managed to do his job, helping the Mets (35-22) secure the win over the Rockies (9-48).
2. Shortstop Francisco Lindor was clutch both offensively and defensively, with three hits and two home runs. Batting leadoff, Lindor set the tone with a leadoff homer—a 92 mph fastball from Kyle Freeland—to left-center. Later, with the bases loaded and two outs, Lindor’s defensive leap saved Peterson from a multi-run double. In the eighth inning, holding a 3-2 lead, Lindor blasted another homer off Seth Halvursen. After a solid home stand against the and White Sox, Lindor’s three-hit night increased his home run total this year to 12.
3. Between Lindor’s two solo home runs, Juan Soto and Starling Marte contributed RBI hits. Soto’s two-out RBI double in the third off Freeland extended the Mets’ lead, while Marte added a solo homer in the fourth. Both players have been key contributors, providing much-needed run support and steady performance during the Mets’ pre-season struggles.
4. Although they lost the finale to the Chicago White Sox earlier this week, the Mets managed to start their weekend series against the Rockies on a positive note. After wrapping up those two games against the White Sox, the Mets look to take two more wins in the upcoming series against the Rockies before heading to Colorado for a four-game set with the .
MVP: Francisco Lindor delivered clutch hitting and defense from start to finish.
What’s Next?
The Mets and Rockies will continue their series on Saturday at 4:10 p.m., with right-hander Kodai Senga (5-3, 1.46 ERA) pitching for the Mets, while No Antonio (1-9, 6.50 ERA) starts for the Rockies.
Fan Take: This win highlights the Mets’ resilience and the emergence of Francisco Lindor as a dual-threat player, impacting both offense and defense. For baseball fans, it signals a thrilling season ahead and the potential rise of the Mets as serious contenders in the league.
