This rescheduled matchup from May 5th presents a fascinating contrast between veteran craftiness and youthful power. Jose Quintana brings stability to a Colorado rotation that's been hemorrhaging runs, posting a respectable 4.07 ERA despite his team's struggles. The 35-year-old southpaw's five-pitch mix and recent velocity consistency around 85-86 mph suggest he can navigate the Mets lineup, though Juan Soto (.301 average) presents a significant challenge. Christian Scott counters with electric stuff, featuring a 95.9 mph four-seamer that comprises over half his arsenal, but his limited big-league experience (just 117 total pitches in recent starts) creates vulnerability at altitude. The Rockies enter this makeup game in freefall, losers of six straight and 14-23 overall, with their offense managing just 4.24 runs per game. However, Coors Field's thin air could awaken Hunter Goodman's power stroke - his nine home runs lead the team despite a .232 average. The Mets arrive riding a three-game winning streak but carry significant injury concerns, missing Francisco Lindor, Luis Robert Jr., and Jorge Polanco from their everyday lineup. This forces greater reliance on role players like Marcus Semien and Andy Ibáñez, creating opportunities for Colorado's pitching staff. Bullpen depth becomes critical in this altitude environment where neither starter projects for deep innings. Colorado's relief corps has been stretched thin during their losing streak, while the Mets' 4.39 bullpen ERA suggests similar vulnerability. The postponement from May 5th potentially disrupts both teams' rhythm, but the Mets' recent momentum and superior talent depth, even with injuries, provides the edge. Scott's power arsenal should generate enough strikeouts early, while the Mets offense has shown the ability to exploit Colorado's pitching struggles, outscoring them 14-7 in their two most recent meetings.

Scoring Dynamics

Early (1-3) 3R Scott's youth vs Coors environment, Mets take early lead

Middle (4-6) 4R Quintana settles but Mets capitalize on thin Colorado bullpen

Late (7-9) 4R Both bullpens stretched, Coors altitude factor emerges

Matchup Analysis

Rockies

Coors Field altitude advantage

Hunter Goodman power threat

Jose Quintana's veteran experience

Six-game losing streak

Depleted bullpen depth

Worst home record in NL West

Mets

Christian Scott's high velocity

Juan Soto's elite hitting

Three-game winning momentum

Scott's limited MLB experience

Extensive injury list

Poor road offensive numbers

Risk Factors

Weather postponement rust

Both teams' injury-depleted rosters

Key Matchups

Juan Soto vs Jose Quintana batter Elite contact vs aging velocity

Hunter Goodman vs Christian Scott batter Power vs young pitcher inexperience

Statistical Edges

First to Score Mets 68%

Strikeouts 16 14-18

Total Runs 11 9-13

Game Preview

Christian Scott takes the mound for the rescheduled contest with extra rest potentially benefiting his young arm. The Mets strike first in the opening frame when Juan Soto works a leadoff walk against Jose Quintana, then scores on Marcus Semien's RBI single to right field. Quintana settles down over the next two innings, using his changeup effectively to keep the Mets off balance. Colorado answers in the third when TJ Rumfield doubles off the wall in left-center, then scores on Tyler Freeman's squeeze play - a perfectly executed piece of small ball that energizes the Coors Field crowd. Scott's inexperience begins showing in the fourth inning as he loses command of his four-seamer, walking two batters before serving up a two-run double to Andy Ibáñez that puts the Mets ahead 3-1. The young right-hander exits after 4.2 innings, having thrown 89 pitches. The middle innings become a bullpen battle where the Mets' depth advantage emerges. Hunter Goodman launches a two-run blast in the sixth inning off reliever Austin Warren, bringing Colorado within 4-3 and showcasing the power that makes him dangerous at altitude. However, the Mets respond immediately in the eighth when Tyrone Taylor delivers a clutch two-run single against Colorado's overworked relief corps. The Rockies manage one final run in the ninth on Ezequiel Tovar's RBI groundout, but fall short 6-5, extending their losing streak to seven games as the Mets complete a successful makeup game victory.

The 72% confidence reflects the Mets' superior recent form and talent depth despite injuries, balanced against the unpredictability of Coors Field and both teams' bullpen concerns. Scott's inexperience at altitude creates some uncertainty, but Colorado's six-game skid and offensive struggles provide a clear edge to the visiting Mets.

Vjerojatni bacaci

New York Mets — Postava

Igrač	Poz.	AVG	HR	RBI	OBP	SLG
Juan Soto	DH	.296	4	10	.389	.519
Bo Bichette	3B	.237	2	16	.276	.309
Mark Vientos	1B	.229	4	14	.279	.396
Brett Baty	RF	.212	1	12	.282	.308
Marcus Semien	2B	.227	2	13	.285	.318
Carson Benge	LF	.208	3	10	.276	.330
Francisco Alvarez	C	.243	4	9	.325	.398
MJ Melendez	PH	.325	2	6	.400	.600
Vidal Bruján	SS	.000	0	0	.250	.000

Colorado Rockies — Postava

Igrač	Poz.	AVG	HR	RBI	OBP	SLG
Edouard Julien	1B	.268	2	12	.366	.381
Mickey Moniak	LF	.318	11	21	.367	.700
Tyler Freeman	DH	.290	1	11	.380	.362
Brenton Doyle	CF	.209	1	3	.280	.275
Ezequiel Tovar	SS	.186	1	9	.237	.271
Willi Castro	2B	.250	1	12	.321	.333
Jake McCarthy	RF	.275	2	14	.346	.507
Kyle Karros	3B	.221	1	5	.346	.288
Brett Sullivan	C	.250	0	7	.288	.357

Poentirajuće igre

▲ 2

Andy Ibáñez out on a sacrifice fly to left fielder Mickey Moniak. Austin Slater scores.

1-0

▲ 2

Tyrone Taylor singles on a line drive to left fielder Mickey Moniak. Marcus Semien scores. Tyrone Taylor out at 2nd on the throw, left fielder Mickey Moniak to third baseman Kyle Karros to second baseman Edouard Julien.

2-0

▼ 4

Willi Castro singles on a line drive to right fielder Austin Slater. Tyler Freeman scores. Troy Johnston to 3rd.

2-1

▼ 6

Jake McCarthy doubles (6) on a fly ball to center fielder Tyrone Taylor. TJ Rumfield scores. Willi Castro to 3rd.

2-2

▼ 8

Umpire reviewed (home run), call on the field was upheld: Jake McCarthy hits a grand slam (2) to right field. Brenton Doyle scores. Ezequiel Tovar scores. Willi Castro scores.

2-6

New York Mets — Udaranje

Igrač	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OPS
Juan SotoDH	4	0	1	0	0	0	.296	.908
Bo Bichette3B	3	0	0	0	1	0	.237	.585
Mark Vientos1B	4	0	0	0	0	0	.229	.675
Brett BatyRF	1	0	0	0	0	0	.212	.590
Marcus Semien2B	2	1	0	0	2	0	.227	.603
Carson BengeLF	2	0	1	0	0	1	.208	.606
Francisco AlvarezC	3	0	1	0	1	2	.243	.723
MJ MelendezPH	1	0	0	0	0	1	.325	1.000
Vidal BrujánSS	3	0	0	0	1	0	.000	.250
Ukupno	29	2	6	2	5	6

BATTING

3B: Soto, J (1, Quintana).

TB: Alvarez, F; Benge; Slater 2; Soto, J 3; Taylor, T.

RBI: Ibáñez (5); Taylor, T (10).

2-out RBI: Taylor, T.

Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Soto, J 2; Bruján.

SAC: Taylor, T.

SF: Ibáñez.

GIDP: Vientos.

Team RISP: 1-for-9.

Team LOB: 7.

FIELDING

DP: (Bruján-Semien-Vientos).

a-Flied out for Slater in the 8th.

b-Struck out for Taylor, T in the 9th.

Colorado Rockies — Udaranje

Igrač	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	K	HR	AVG	OPS
Edouard Julien1B	4	0	0	0	1	1	0	.268	.747
Mickey MoniakLF	3	0	0	0	1	1	0	.318	1.067
Tyler FreemanDH	4	1	1	0	0	0	0	.290	.742
Brenton DoyleCF	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	.209	.555
Ezequiel TovarSS	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	.186	.508
Willi Castro2B	2	1	1	1	2	0	0	.250	.654
Jake McCarthyRF	4	1	2	5	0	2	1	.275	.853
Kyle Karros3B	3	0	1	0	1	2	0	.221	.634
Brett SullivanC	4	0	0	0	0	3	0	.250	.645
Ukupno	30	6	7	6	7	10	1

BATTING

2B: Karros, K (4, Scott); McCarthy (6, Brazobán).

HR: McCarthy (2, 8th inning off Kimbrel, 3 on, 0 out).

TB: Castro, W; Freeman, T; Johnston, T; Karros, K 2; McCarthy 6; Rumfield.

RBI: Castro, W (12); McCarthy 5 (14).

2-out RBI: Castro, W; McCarthy.

Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Sullivan, B 2; Julien; McCarthy.

GIDP: Freeman, T.

Team RISP: 3-for-8.

Team LOB: 7.

FIELDING

Outfield assists: Moniak (Taylor, T at 2nd base).

DP: (Julien-Castro, W-Rumfield).

1-Ran for Rumfield in the 8th.

2-Ran for Johnston, T in the 8th.

New York Mets — Bacanje

Bacač	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	HR	PC-ST	ERA
Christian Scott	4.2	3	1	1	2	6	0	82-53	3.27
Huascar Brazobán	1.0	1	1	1	2	1	0	25-12	1.53
Austin Warren	1.1	0	0	0	2	1	0	21-12	1.17
Craig Kimbrel(L, 0-2)	1.0	3	4	4	1	2	1	29-19	7.56

Colorado Rockies — Bacanje

Bacač	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	PC-ST	ERA
Jose Quintana	5.2	5	2	2	2	2	74-43	3.90
Juan Mejia	1.0	0	0	0	2	2	21-11	4.91
Brennan Bernardino	0.1	0	0	0	0	0	4-3	1.84
Antonio Senzatela(W, 2-0)	2.0	1	0	0	1	2	23-13	1.11

Informacije o utakmici

Suci: Home Plate: Sean Barber; First Base: John Libka; Second Base: D.J. Reyburn; Third Base: Derek Thomas

Stadion: Coors Field, Denver

Vrijeme: 64°F, Cloudy

Vjetar: 7 mph, Out To CF

New York Mets — Vijesti

Freddy Peralta vodi Mets usred špekulacija o razmjeni

Peraltin ERA od 4.04 i 9.12 K/9 u 78 IP predstavljaju najpoznatiju rotacijsku komponentu Metsa u sezoni 29-38 obilježenoj organizacijskom nestabilnosti. Bilo koji odlazak bi izložio momčad gdje je Peterson (ERA 5.75, 0-4) jedina druga zdrava opcija za više startova.

Freddy Peralta

New York Mets

Mets Suspenduju Rehabilitaciju Jorge Polanca Zbog Bolova u Glemu

Polancov neuspjeh odgađa njegov povratak iz ozljede zapešća koja ga čuva od greda od sredine travnja; igrač prve baze je pogodio samo .179/.270/.286 u 14 igara ove sezone. NYM sjedna 28-36 s najgorom razlikom trčanja u ligi (-9), što čini svako ofenzivno pojačanje kritičnim za nade u konkurenciji.

Jorge Polanco

New York Mets

Mets puštaju Andersona Severina

Severino odlazi nakon DFA-e kako bi nastavio pregovore za ugovor u japanskoj ligi; NYM-ova rotacija ostaje usidren Peraltom (3,63 ERA, 4-4) s Petersonom (5,18 ERA, 0-4) koji se bori kao peti starter za tim s rekorderom 28-35.

Anderson Severino

New York Mets

Mets-ov rezultat 27-35 postavlja pitanja o roku zatvaranja prijelaza

NYM zaostaje za WSH-om za 8 utakmica unatoč jednakim rezultatima 5-5 u posljednjih 10 utakmica, s razlikom u trkama od -13 koja sugerira strukturnu slabost sastava umjesto loše sreće. Peralta (ERA 3.63, 74 K) ostaje konkurentan, ali Peterson (ERA 5.18, 0-4) i ograničena napadačka proizvodnja (251 RS, zadnja u NL Eastu) čine konkurentna pojačanja skupima sredinom sezone.

New York Mets

George Kirby pati peti poraz protiv Metsa

Kirbyjev ERA od 3,77 i K/9 od 7,18 ostaju čvrsti, ali četiri zaslužena broja u četiri inninginga u srijedu signaliziraju nedavne probleme u sezoni u kojoj je zabilježio xwOBA od 0,294. Seattle (21-40) zaostaje za 11,5 igara u AL Westu s ograničenim prostorom za neučinkovitost rotacije.

George Kirby

New York Mets

Colorado Rockies — Vijesti

Rockies Šalju Keegana Thompsona u Triple-A

Thompson nije igrao 2026. godine nakon što je određen za dodjelu; Colorado oslobađa mesto na listi od 40 igrača za prospect Cole Carrigg dok tim nastavlja sa promenama u postavi sa rekordom 25-42 i razlikom trčanja od -95.

Keegan Thompson

Colorado Rockies

Rockies Biraju Cole Carriga, Pozivaju Jeffa Crislwella

Colorado (24-42, razlika -99) nastavlja rotaciju igrača s Freemanom isključenim zbog potresa mozga; Criswell još nema nastupa u 2026. godini i ulazi u rotaciju gdje su Lorenzen (ERA 8,01, 2-7) i Freeland (ERA 7,81) temelje najgoreg pitching tima u bejzbolu.

Jeff Criswell

Colorado Rockies

MLB Igrači Stariji od 35 Godina Suočeni s Najvećim Padom Produkcije u Desetljećima

Pad povezan s godinama u MLB-u udaranju ubrzao se iznad povijesnih normi, ali trenutna konstrukcija redova pokazuje da timovi i dalje cijene iskusne palice: Anđeli imaju Mancinija (.070 AVG u ograničenoj igri), Rangeri razmjenjuju Martina Jr. Rockyima s 31 godinom, a Astros izričito odbijaju razmijeniti 31-godišnjaka Alvareza unatoč njegovoj kontinuiranoj elitnoj produkciji (.316 AVG, 0.493 xwOBA).

Texas Rangers

Los Angeles Angels

Colorado Rockies

Očekuje Se Da Će Rockies Prodati Prije Roka Za Razmjenu

Colorado sjedi s rekordom od 24-42 s razlikom u broju trčanja od -99, najgorim rekordom u MLB-u, što ih čini legitimnim prodavačima unatoč napetoj situaciji u playoff-u diljem lige. Lorenzen (ERA 8,01, WHIP 1,90) i Freeland (ERA 7,81) nude minimalnu vrijednost razmjene, što sugerira da će se sve transakcije fokusirati na mlađe prospect-e ili reliefne strijelce.

Colorado Rockies

Rangers razjenjuju Richieja Martina Jr. za Rockyje

Martin, 31, predstavlja jačanje dubine za Rangers koji sjedisu na 32-33 sa razlikom od +14 trčanja. Colorado, zaglavljen na 24-42 sa razlikom od -99, dodaje svestranu opciju ali ne rješava probleme rotacije ili napada.

Texas Rangers

Colorado Rockies