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Rockies to Unravel Mets' Threads in Upcoming Queens Encounter

As the Colorado Rockies prepare to face off against the New York Mets at Citi Field, fans are bracing for an intriguing matchup. The Rockies, despite their struggles throughout the season, have shown flashes of brilliance that could pose a challenge for the Mets. With a record of 33 wins and 61 losses, the Rockies' performance has been less than stellar. However, analyzing their recent games reveals some interesting trends that could impact the upcoming game.


May 26, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) hits a two run home run in the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

In their last three outings, the Rockies have displayed a mixed bag of results. Their hitting has seen significant fluctuations; after managing only three hits in one game, they bounced back with twelve hits in another. This inconsistency at bat is something they'll need to address if they hope to overcome the Mets. Their batting average across these games was notably varied, peaking at .333 in one match before plummeting to .107 in another.


Pitching and defense have also been areas of concern for the Rockies. Their bullpen's ERA ranged from 5.0 to as high as 13.5 over these games, indicating potential vulnerabilities that could be exploited by Mets hitters. Despite these challenges, there were positive signs too; their fielding was error-free in two out of three games and they managed a perfect fielding percentage (1.000) in one match.


May 26, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Connor Seabold (43) pitches in the first inning against the New York Mets at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

The venue for this showdown, Citi Field in Flushing Queens, is known for its pitcher-friendly dimensions which might offer some respite to the struggling Rockies pitchers if they can leverage it effectively.


For fans planning to catch this clash on July 13th at 4:10 PM ET, tuning into SNY will ensure you don't miss any action from what promises to be an engaging encounter between two teams eager to assert themselves as we move deeper into the season.


May 26, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; New York Mets center fielder Brandon Nimmo (9) hits a triple in the fifth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
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