Game Details
- Matchup: Colorado Rockies (9-49) vs. New York Mets (36-22)
- Date & Time: Sunday, June 1, 2025, at 1:40 PM ET
- Venue: Citi Field, Flushing, NY
- Broadcast: FOX Sports, SNY
Game Overview
The New York Mets, one of the top teams in the National League, look to complete a series sweep against the struggling Colorado Rockies at Citi Field. The Mets dominated the Rockies in their 8-2 victory on Saturday, powered by Juan Soto’s home run and a strong pitching performance from Kodai Senga.
The Rockies, who hold the worst record in MLB history through 58 games, have lost 19 consecutive series, marking a modern-era record. Their offense has been inconsistent, ranking 30th in batting average (.218) and 28th in slugging percentage (.354).
Key Players to Watch
- New York Mets:
- Pete Alonso – Leads the team with 11 home runs and 43 RBIs, batting .289.
- Francisco Lindor – Power hitter with 12 home runs, ranking 17th in MLB.
- Juan Soto – Recently ended his three-week home run drought, providing a boost to the Mets’ offense.
- Colorado Rockies:
- Hunter Goodman – Team leader in RBIs (31), batting .272.
- Jordan Beck – Power hitter with eight home runs, ranking 60th in MLB.
- Ryan McMahon – Veteran presence, contributing six home runs and 32 walks.
Pitching Matchup
- New York Mets:Clay Holmes (5-3, 2.98 ERA, 56 K)
- Holmes has been consistent, holding opponents to a .234 batting average.
- He has recorded four quality starts this season and aims to shut down Colorado’s struggling offense.
- Colorado Rockies: Carson Palmquist (0-3, 8.78 ERA, 19 K)
- Palmquist has struggled, allowing multiple runs in every start.
- He faces a tough challenge against the Mets’ high-powered lineup.
The Mets have won 65.1% of games when favored this season, while the Rockies have won only 14.8% of games as underdogs. New York’s dominant pitching and offensive firepower make them heavy favorites.
Game Odds
Colorado Rockies 8.5
New York Mets – 410
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, May 31, 2025
