DENVER — Ronny Mauricio swung into action for the New York Mets with a massive 456-foot homer into the second-tier seats, marking his first home run of the season. Accompanying the power display by Mauricio, Francisco Lindor contributed significantly by securing three hits and swiping two bases, propelling the Mets to a commanding 8-1 victory against the Colorado Rockies on Saturday night.
Jeff McNeil and Jared Young joined the home run tally, while Brandon Nimmo and Luis Torrens played their parts by driving in two runs each. This matchup highlighted the disparity between the National League’s top and bottom teams. The Mets have escalated their season performance to stand 17 games above .500 with a record of 41-24, maintaining a perfect 5-0 against Colorado this season.
Clay Holmes (7-3) endured nine hits in his six innings on the mound but was resilient, yielding just one earned run. His pitching included six strikeouts and no walks, demonstrating control throughout the game.
For the Rockies, the defeat lowered their standing further to 12-52, aligning them with the 1932 Boston Red Sox for one of the most challenging starts across a 64-game span in MLB since 1901. The lone highlight came as Ryan McMahon launched a solo home run during the fourth inning, breaking a personal 22-game dry spell. With this, McMahon reached his 131st home run for the Rockies, eclipsing Matt Holliday to claim the 11th spot on the franchise’s career list.
Germán Márquez (2-8), pitching for the Rockies, faced his own struggles, allowing eight hits and four earned runs over five innings. Moreover, across their five losses to New York this season, Colorado has managed to score just 10 runs.
Mauricio kickstarted the scoring for the Mets with his third-inning homer, the longest of the season for the team, giving them a 1-0 lead.
The pivotal moment came when Young broke a tie with his home run, initiating a two-run rally in the fifth inning that ultimately decided the game’s trajectory. Despite creating multiple opportunities, the Rockies stumbled offensively, going 0 for 8 with runners in scoring positions.
Looking ahead, Colorado will send rookie right-hander Chase Dollander (2-5, 6.26 ERA) to the mound against the Mets, who will counter with right-hander Tylor Megill (4-4, 3.77 ERA) on Sunday.