First pitch is scheduled for 1:40 PM ET (Game 1); Game 2 approximately 30-45 minutes after Game 1 concludes (makeup of Saturday’s rainout)
Venue: Citi Field, Flushing, New York
TV/Streaming: SNY, Rockies.TV / MLB.TV
Series Context: Rubber games of a three-game interleague series (Rockies lead 1-0 after a 4-3 win on Friday; Saturday’s game postponed due to weather).
Team Records and Recent Form
Colorado Rockies (11-16 overall, 4-10 on the road): The Rockies are struggling in the NL West but showed resilience with a narrow road win over the Mets on Friday. They are 2-3 in their last 5 games overall, with inconsistent offense (averaging ~4.1 runs/game) and a bullpen that has been overworked. Road woes continue to plague them, though starter depth has kept them competitive in spots.
New York Mets (9-17 overall, 5-8 at home): The Mets remain near the bottom of the NL East in a disappointing start. They are 2-3 in their last 5 and have dropped 8 of their last 10 at home. Offense has been middling (~3.5-4.1 runs/game), but the club has shown occasional power bursts. Motivation will be high to avoid a series loss in front of the home crowd during this doubleheader.
Probable Pitchers and Player Matchups
Game 1 (1:40 PM ET):
Rockies: José Quintana (LHP, 0-2, 6.23 ERA)
Mets: Nolan McLean (RHP, 1-1, 2.67 ERA, strong WHIP ~0.76-1.0)
Game 2 (Makeup):
Rockies: Undecided/TBD (likely bullpen game or opener due to scheduling)
Mets: Kodai Senga (RHP, 0-3, 8.83 ERA)
Key Player Matchups
Mets bats like Francisco Alvarez (C), Brett Baty (3B/RF), Mark Vientos (1B), and emerging contributors (e.g., Bo Bichette, Juan Soto in recent lineups) vs. Quintana’s veteran lefty command in Game 1—McLean’s low hard-contact rate gives New York a platoon edge against righty-heavy Rockies.
Rockies young core (Troy Johnston hot at .317+ recently, Ezequiel Tovar, Hunter Goodman) and speed elements face Senga’s high ERA and command issues in Game 2, where Colorado could exploit traffic on the bases.
Injury Report
Rockies: Willi Castro (LF, day-to-day – knee), Jared Thomas (CF, 7-day IL), Jimmy Herget (RP, paternity leave), Kyle Freeland (SP, 15-day IL – shoulder), Ryan Feltner (SP, 15-day IL – ulnar nerve), Jeff Criswell (RP, 60-day IL). Depth tested, especially in starting pitching and outfield.
Mets: Jorge Polanco (2B/INF, 10-day IL – wrist), Francisco Lindor (INF, 10-day IL – calf), Jared Young (OF, 10-day IL – knee), Nate Lavender (RP, 7-day IL), plus additional reliever depth concerns (e.g., A.J. Minter). Core position players mostly available but infield/outfield thinned.
Series History
Historically, the Mets hold the edge all-time (~93-70 in ~163 meetings), but 2026 has been competitive early. The Rockies took Friday’s contest 4-3 in a low-scoring affair. Head-to-head trends often favor overs in high-variance games at Citi Field, though recent meetings have been tighter. This doubleheader will decide the series.
Weather Updates
Gametime forecast at Citi Field: Mild spring conditions with highs in the low-to-mid 60s°F, lows in the 40s-50s°F overnight for the second game, partly to mostly cloudy, low chance of precipitation (0-10% after Saturday’s postponement). Light winds expected; no impact on play or delays anticipated. Comfortable for a full doubleheader.
Betting Trends
Mets strong as home favorites but vulnerable with Senga’s ERA; Rockies poor ATS on road (4-10) and 1-8 SU in recent vs. Mets. Totals lean under in low-scoring recent H2H but overs in doubleheader fatigue spots. Mets 2-3 ATS last 5; Rockies have covered as dogs in spots.
Game 1 Odds
Colorado Rockies 7
New York Mets – 259
Game 2 Odds
Colorado Rockies 7
New York Mets – 171
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, April 25, 2026
