MLB Game Preview: Colorado Rockies (10-16) vs. New York Mets (9-16)

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Venue: Citi Field — Flushing, Queens, NY

Address: 41 Seaver Way, Queens, NY 11368

First Pitch is scheduled for 7:10 PM ET

Broadcast: MLB.TV, SNY, Rockies.TV

Weather Outlook

Temperature: ~58°F at game time

Conditions: Cool, partly cloudy

Wind: Light breeze

Impact: Slightly pitcher‑friendly environment

Injury Report

Colorado Rockies

Jared Thomas — 7‑Day IL

Willi Castro — Day‑to‑Day

Kyle Freeland — 15‑Day IL

Ryan Feltner — Day‑to‑Day

Jorge Polanco — 10‑Day IL

Joey Gerber — 15‑Day IL

A.J. Minter — 15‑Day IL

Mike Tauchman — OUT

New York Mets

Jimmy Herget — Paternity

Nate Lavender — 7‑Day IL

Luis Robert Jr. — Day‑to‑Day

Injury Edge: Mets — fewer long‑term losses, though both bullpens are stretched.

Probable Pitching Matchup

Colorado — Michael Lorenzen (RHP)

Record: 1–2

ERA: 7.48

WHIP: 2.12

K/BB: 16 K / 6 BB

HR Allowed: 4

Recent: Allowed 7 runs (2 earned) in last outing

New York — Freddy Peralta (RHP)

Record: 1–2

ERA: 4.05

WHIP: 1.09

K/BB: 28 K / 10 BB

HR Allowed: 4

Pitching Edge: Mets — Peralta has been significantly more effective and misses bats at a high rate.

Team Records & Recent Form

Colorado Rockies (10–16)

Last 5: L, W, L, L, W

Road Record: 3–10

Offense:

.246 AVG, 100 R, 24 HR

4.0 runs/game

Pitching:

4.17 ERA, 1.39 WHIP

33 HR allowed

New York Mets (9–16)

Last 5: W, W, L, L, L

Home Record: 5–7

Offense:

.223 AVG, 14 HR

Pitching:

3.57 ERA, 1.09 WHIP (Peralta)

Form Edge: Mets — slight momentum with two straight wins.

Key Player Matchups

Colorado

Mickey Moniak: 8 HR, 15 RBI, .324 AVG

Troy Johnston: .325 AVG, .381 OBP

Hunter Goodman: Coming off multi‑HR performance

New York

Francisco Alvarez: 4 HR, .242 AVG

Bo Bichette: 12 RBI

Francisco Lindor: Recent HR + SB game

Matchup Note: Colorado’s top hitters face a strikeout‑heavy pitcher in Peralta, while Lorenzen’s struggles could benefit Alvarez and Bichette.

Series & Trend Notes

Mets favored heavily by analytics: 69.1% win probability

Rockies bullpen: 77.8% save rate but high inherited‑runner scoring risk

Mets offense inconsistent but improving

Suggested Wagering Model

Game Odds

Colorado Rockies             7.5

New York Mets                 – 232

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, April 23, 2026

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