Juan Soto’s Resurgence Helps Lead Mets to Weekend Sweep
The New York Mets swept the Colorado Rockies in a three-game series at Citi Field this weekend, showcasing their offensive firepower and pitching depth against a struggling Rockies squad. The Mets, now 37-22, solidified their position as contenders in the NL East as they took sole possession of first place, while the Rockies, falling to 9-50, continued their historically poor season.
In the series opener, the Mets secured a 4-2 victory, led by Francisco Lindor’s standout performance. Lindor homered from both sides of the plate, marking his 21st career multi-homer game, and made a spectacular leaping catch at shortstop to save at least two runs. Juan Soto broke out of an 0-for-17 slump with an RBI double, and Starling Marte added a solo homer. David Peterson earned the win, pitching five innings and allowing one earned run, while Edwin Díaz closed it out with his 14th save. Rockies starter Kyle Freeland took the loss, dropping to 0-8, as Colorado’s offense managed only a pinch-hit homer from Sam Hilliard.
Game two, the Mets dominated with an 8-2 rout. Kodai Senga delivered a strong start, and Brett Baty’s three-run triple sparked a potent offensive attack. The Mets’ top of the order, including Lindor and Soto, continued to shine, capitalizing on a Rockies pitching staff that couldn’t contain them. Antonio Senzatela, who leads the majors in losses at 1-9, struggled again for Colorado. The Rockies’ offense remained anemic, with just two runs scored, underscoring their league-worst 177 runs on the season.
The series concluded with a 5-3 Mets victory, completing the sweep. Pete Alonso, Francisco Lindor, and Juan Soto each went deep, powering the Mets’ offense. Clay Holmes turned in a career-best seven innings, earning his sixth win. Reed Garrett and Edwin Díaz combined to lock down the bullpen effort. For the Rockies, starter Anthony Palmquist showed promise with eight strikeouts but allowed four runs, including homers to Alonso and Lindor. Colorado’s offense couldn’t muster enough support, falling to 3-28 on the road.
This series highlighted the Mets’ balanced attack and strong pitching, with their team ERA leading the league at 2.91. Lindor’s versatility, Soto’s resurgence, and Alonso’s power were key drivers, while the pitching staff, including Peterson, Senga, and Holmes, stifled the Rockies’ lineup. Meanwhile, Colorado’s woes continued, with a record-setting 21 consecutive series losses and a pitching staff that ranks last in runs allowed. As the Mets head to Los Angeles with momentum, the Rockies face an uphill battle to salvage their season.
