MLB Game Preview: New York Mets (12-22) vs. Colorado Rockies (14-21)

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Venue: Citi Field — Queens, New York

First Pitch: 7:10 PM ET / 4:10 PM PT

Surface: Natural grass

Broadcast: SNY, AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain, MLB.TV

WEATHER REPORT — CITI FIELD

Temperature: 63–66°F at first pitch

Wind: 10–14 mph blowing in from left field — suppresses right‑handed power

Humidity: 54%

Precipitation: <10% chance

Ballpark Impact:

Cooler temps + wind in = pitcher‑friendly conditions

Expect reduced home‑run probability

Ground‑ball pitchers benefit most

INJURY REPORT

New York Mets

Pete Alonso (1B)Probable, minor forearm soreness

Francisco Lindor (SS)Probable, ankle soreness

Kodai Senga (SP)Out, shoulder fatigue

Edwin Díaz (CL)Out, elbow inflammation

Colorado Rockies

Kris Bryant (1B/OF)Out, back tightness

Ezequiel Tovar (SS)Probable, ankle soreness

Kyle Freeland (SP)Out, forearm strain

Daniel Bard (RP)Out, elbow issues

TEAM RECORDS & PERFORMANCE

New York Mets (12–22)

Run Differential: -32

Home Record: 6–11

Last 10 Games: 3–7

Offense: 3.92 runs/game

Pitching: 4.81 ERA

Bullpen: 4.72 ERA (bottom‑third MLB)

Colorado Rockies (14–21)

Run Differential: -28

Road Record: 6–14

Last 10 Games: 4–6

Offense: 4.21 runs/game

Pitching: 5.09 ERA

Bullpen: 4.88 ERA (bottom‑third MLB)

RECENT TEAM FORM

New York Mets

Offense inconsistent: 3.7 runs/game over last 8

Rotation struggling without Senga

Bullpen unreliable in late innings

Alonso and Lindor carrying most of the production

Colorado Rockies

Offense streaky: 4.3 runs/game over last 7

Rotation struggling to reach 5 innings

Bullpen heavily taxed

Tovar and Doyle providing most of the spark

PROBABLE STARTING PITCHERS

New York — José Quintana (LHP)

2026 Season: 1–3, 4.58 ERA, 1.33 WHIP

Strengths: Soft‑contact inducer, veteran command

Weaknesses: Vulnerable to right‑handed power

Vs. Rockies: 3.91 career ERA

Colorado — Ryan Feltner (RHP)

2026 Season: 2–3, 4.82 ERA, 1.37 WHIP

Strengths: Good velocity, improving slider

Weaknesses: Hard contact allowed, struggles vs. lefties

Vs. Mets: 4.50 career ERA

KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS

1. Pete Alonso (NYM) vs. Ryan Feltner (COL)

Alonso crushes fastballs and mistake sliders

Feltner’s command volatility is a concern Edge: Mets

2. Ezequiel Tovar (COL) vs. José Quintana (NYM)

Tovar handles left‑handed pitching well

Quintana must keep the ball down Edge: Rockies

3. Francisco Lindor (NYM) vs. Rockies Bullpen

Lindor’s switch‑hitting versatility is valuable late

Rockies’ bullpen has struggled vs. left‑handed hitters Edge: Mets

4. Brenton Doyle (COL) vs. Citi Field Dimensions

Doyle’s speed plays well in spacious outfield Edge: Rockies (slight)

SERIES HISTORY

2025–26 Season Series: Mets lead 2–1

Last 10 Meetings: Mets lead 6–4

At Citi Field: Mets have won 5 of last 7

Games often low‑scoring in New York due to park factors.

BETTING TRENDS

New York Mets

3–7 in last 10 home games

Under is 6–3 in last 9

2–6 in last 8 vs. NL West

Colorado Rockies

3–7 in last 10 road games

Over is 5–2 in last 7

2–8 in last 10 vs. teams below .500

GAME ODDS

New York Mets                 – 143

Colorado Rockies             10.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, May 3, 2026

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