Rockies vs Mets predictions
Eyes are on the Colorado Rockies as they walk into Citi Field with that daunting road losing streak hanging over them, and the pressure is on for the bats to show up. You might be curious about who could step up for Colorado—Hunter Goodman immediately comes to mind. Swinging at a .267 average, he’s been one of the few bright spots, and I could see him finding a gap or two, possibly knocking in another RBI to build on his 31 so far. Jordan Beck, with his 8 home runs, always has that big-fly potential, but the real question is if he can put the ball in play given his tendency to strike out. I’m hoping Ryan McMahon can keep the line moving, maybe chipping in a double or drawing a walk to spark something for this struggling Rockies lineup.
On the flip side, the New York Mets look comfortable in their groove, and it really does feel like Pete Alonso is dialed in at the plate. Batting .288 and already at 43 RBIs, he seems poised for another solid game at home—don’t be shocked if he drives in a couple more runs, maybe even leaves the yard for his 13th homer. Francisco Lindor is another name you can’t overlook; he just has a knack for coming through when it counts, and I could see him notching a couple of knocks and sparking some action on the bases. With the ever-steady Clay Holmes set to start, Mets fans should expect a bunch of strikeouts, and there’s a pretty good chance he goes at least five strong innings, keeping the Colorado hitters in check.
Looking at the way these teams are trending—one red-hot, the other just searching for answers—it’s hard not to lean heavily toward the Mets in this one. The Rockies’ road woes are well-documented, while the Mets are owning opponents at Citi Field. If the Mets offense gets going early, especially with Alonso and Lindor leading the charge, it could be a long night for Colorado. My gut says the Mets build an early lead, the bullpen holds it down, and they cruise to another win at home. What’s your call—could the Rockies pull off a surprise, or is this another notch in the Mets’ win column?
