Mets' Rally Falls Short in Denver, Lose to Rockies 6-3
The New York Mets faced a challenging game against the Colorado Rockies, concluding with a 59-54 record for the Mets and a 42-72 for the Rockies. The final score stood at 6-3 in favor of the home team at Coors Field.
The Mets managed to gather nine hits throughout the game but were hindered by two costly errors. Their scoring efforts were concentrated in the second and fifth innings, where they pushed across two and one runs respectively. Despite these efforts, their batting average was .257 for the game, with an on-base percentage (OBP) of .297 and slugging percentage (SLG) of .314. The team left seven runners on base, highlighting missed opportunities to close the gap or potentially overtake the Rockies.
Francisco Alvarez made an impressive showing with a perfect batting average of 1.000 from his single at-bat, contributing significantly despite limited opportunities. Brandon Nimmo also stood out with a .500 average and drove in one run, showcasing his ability to capitalize on scoring chances.
On defense, Mark Vientos struggled at third base with a fielding percentage of .667 due to an error that contributed to one unearned run against the Mets' total. Harrison Bader also recorded an error which impacted his fielding percentage similarly.
Pitching for the Mets saw mixed results; Luis Severino started on the mound with an earned run average (ERA) of 7.2 over five innings pitched but managed six strikeouts indicating moments of dominance against Rockies hitters. The bullpen had its moments as well; Alexander Young faced challenges giving up two walks which translated into a high whip but Huascar Brazoban provided some stability with no earned runs during his appearance.
The Colorado Rockies capitalized on their opportunities by amassing ten hits leading to six runs scored across various innings without committing any errors defensively—a clean performance that ultimately secured their victory.
Looking ahead, fans can catch the next game featuring these teams again at Coors Field in Denver on August 7th at 8:40 PM EDT broadcasted by COLR network where both teams will look forward to adding another chapter to this season's encounters.