Venue: Coors Field — Denver, Colorado
First Pitch: 8:40 PM ET / 6:40 PM MT
Surface: Natural grass
Series: Game 2 of 3 (Rockies lead 1–0)
Coors Field remains the most hitter‑friendly environment in baseball, and both teams enter with inconsistent pitching — a recipe for offense.
WEATHER REPORT (Denver — Evening)
Temperature: 63–67°F
Wind: 10–14 mph blowing out to right‑center
Humidity: Low (typical Denver dry air)
Rain: <10%
Impact:
Significant boost to power, especially to right‑center
Thin air + wind = elevated HR and extra‑base hit potential
Pitchers with fly‑ball tendencies are at risk
INJURY REPORT
New York Mets
Francisco Alvarez (thumb) — OUT
Kodai Senga (shoulder) — OUT
Starling Marte (hamstring) — Day‑to‑day
Brooks Raley (elbow) — OUT
Tylor Megill (lat) — OUT
Colorado Rockies
Kris Bryant (back) — OUT
Ezequiel Tovar (wrist) — Day‑to‑day
Kyle Freeland (shoulder) — OUT
Daniel Bard (elbow) — OUT
Sean Bouchard (ankle) — Expected to play
Both teams are missing key contributors, but the Mets’ injuries have hit their pitching depth harder.
PROBABLE STARTING PITCHERS
Mets — RHP Luis Severino (1–4, 5.22 ERA)
Velocity still strong, but command inconsistent
Road ERA: 6.10
Fly‑ball tendencies are dangerous at Coors
Has allowed 5+ runs in 3 of last 5 starts
Rockies — LHP Austin Gomber (2–3, 4.88 ERA)
Pitch‑to‑contact lefty
Home ERA: 5.40
Vulnerable to right‑handed power
Mets’ right‑handed bats (Lindor, Alonso, Vientos) match up well
TEAM RECORDS & RECENT FORM
New York Mets
Record: 13–22
Last 10: 3–7
Road record: 6–12
Offense: 4.2 runs/game
Trend: Pitching collapse; bullpen overworked; inconsistent run production
Colorado Rockies
Record: 14–22
Last 10: 5–5
Home record: 9–10
Offense: 4.6 runs/game
Trend: Lineup improving; pitching remains volatile
SERIES HISTORY
Rockies lead season series 1–0
Rockies have won 6 of last 9 vs. Mets at Coors Field
Mets’ pitching historically struggles in Denver
KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS
1. Pete Alonso vs. Austin Gomber
Alonso’s elite power vs. a lefty who allows hard contact at Coors is the most dangerous matchup of the night.
2. Ryan McMahon vs. Luis Severino
McMahon crushes right‑handed fastballs and benefits from wind blowing out. Severino must avoid middle‑middle heaters.
3. Francisco Lindor vs. Rockies bullpen
Colorado’s bullpen ERA is among the worst in MLB. Lindor’s switch‑hitting ability gives him a late‑inning edge.
BETTING TRENDS
New York Mets
3–7 in last 10
Mets are 2–8 in last 10 road games
Over is 6–3 in last nine Mets games
Colorado Rockies
5–5 in last 10
Rockies are 7–3 in last 10 home games vs. Mets
Over is 7–3 in last 10 Rockies home games
GAME ODDS
New York Mets – 163
Colorado Rockies 10
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, May 4, 2026
