Venue: Coors Field — Denver, Colorado
First Pitch: 8:40 PM ET / 6:40 PM MT
Broadcast: SNY (NYM), AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain, MLB.TV
VENUE CONDITIONS — COORS FIELD
Location: Denver, Colorado
Elevation: 5,280 ft (highest in MLB)
Park Factor: Most hitter‑friendly stadium in baseball
Outfield Dimensions: Deep alleys, massive gaps → extra‑base hits spike
Coors Field always inflates offense, but weather and wind direction can swing totals dramatically.
WEATHER FORECAST (Denver, CO — May 7, 2026)
Temperature at first pitch: 67°F
Wind: 8–12 mph blowing out to right‑center
Humidity: Low (typical Denver dry air)
Conditions: Clear skies
Impact: Ball should carry extremely well. Expect elevated run‑scoring conditions, especially for left‑handed power.
INJURY REPORT
New York Mets
Starling Marte — OUT (hamstring)
Kodai Senga — OUT (shoulder)
Francisco Alvarez — OUT (thumb)
Jeff McNeil — Questionable (wrist soreness)
Reed Garrett — Day‑to‑day (forearm tightness)
Colorado Rockies
Kris Bryant — OUT (back)
Brendan Rodgers — OUT (shoulder)
Kyle Freeland — OUT (elbow)
Nolan Jones — Questionable (ankle)
Daniel Bard — OUT (forearm)
Impact: Colorado’s lineup is missing key right‑handed bats, while the Mets are missing speed and contact hitters. Both bullpens are thin.
RECENT TEAM FORM
New York Mets
Last 10: 4–6
Road Record: 6–12
Runs/Game: 4.1
Team ERA: 4.78
Trend: Pitching has been inconsistent, bullpen has blown multiple leads, and the offense is streaky.
Colorado Rockies
Last 10: 5–5
Home Record: 9–10
Runs/Game: 4.7
Team ERA: 5.12
Trend: Rockies hit significantly better at home and have been competitive in most Coors Field games.
PROBABLE STARTING PITCHERS
New York Mets — RHP Christian Scott
2026 Season: 1–2, 4.35 ERA
Strengths: Fastball command, swing‑and‑miss changeup
Weaknesses: Fly‑ball tendencies (dangerous at Coors)
Colorado Rockies — LHP Austin Gomber
2026 Season: 2–3, 5.41 ERA
Strengths: Soft contact when locating
Weaknesses: Struggles vs. right‑handed power, prone to big innings
Matchup Impact: Scott’s fly‑ball profile is a red flag in Denver. Gomber’s splits favor Mets right‑handed bats.
KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS
Pete Alonso (NYM) vs. Austin Gomber (COL)
Alonso crushes left‑handed pitching
Gomber struggles vs. power righties Edge: Mets
Ryan McMahon (COL) vs. Christian Scott (NYM)
McMahon thrives at Coors
Scott’s changeup may neutralize him Edge: Even
Francisco Lindor (NYM) vs. Rockies Bullpen
Lindor has been heating up
Rockies bullpen ERA is among worst in MLB Edge: Mets
Ezequiel Tovar (COL) vs. Mets Pitching
Tovar has been Colorado’s most consistent hitter
Mets struggle vs. aggressive contact hitters Edge: Rockies
SERIES HISTORY
2025 Season: Mets won season series 4–2
At Coors Field: Rockies have won 6 of last 10
Trend: High‑scoring games — 8 of last 10 matchups have gone Over the total
BETTING TRENDS
New York Mets
5 of last 7 games have gone Over
Mets are 3–7 in last 10 road games
Mets are 1–4 in last 5 games vs. left‑handed starters
Colorado Rockies
Rockies are 5–2 in last 7 home games
6 of last 8 Rockies home games have gone Over
Rockies are 4–1 in last 5 vs. teams under .500
Head‑to‑Head
Over is 8–2 in last 10
Home team is 6–4 in last 10
Both teams average 6+ runs per game at Coors in this matchup
GAME ODDS
New York Mets – 156
Colorado Rockies 11
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, May 6, 2026
