Mets Dominate Rockies with Three-Game Sweep, Surge to NL East Lead
Source: news.source.manilatimes
The New York Mets completed a three-game sweep against the Colorado Rockies, winning the final game 5-3. Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto hit home runs, with Pete Alonso contributing a three-run homer. The Mets' victory marked their seventh win in eight games, propelling them to first place in the NL East. The Rockies, on the other hand, suffered their eighth consecutive loss, setting a record for the worst start in the modern era.
Key Points
The Mets swept the Rockies in a three-game series, winning the last game 5-3.
Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto hit home runs, while Pete Alonso hit a three-run homer.
The Mets won seven of their last eight games, taking sole possession of first place in the NL East.
The Rockies lost their eighth straight game, posting the worst record through 59 games in the modern era.
Clay Holmes pitched a career-high seven innings for the Mets, striking out three.
Rockies rookie Carson Palmquist struck out eight in 4 2/3 innings but took the loss.
