The Colorado Rockies (9-47) have played some more competitive games as of late, but it hasn’t exactly translated into wins, as they have lost 21 consecutive series dating back to 2024. Following a much-needed off day on Thursday, the Rockies now head to Queens to face off against the New York Mets (34-22).
Kyle Freeland (0-7, 5.86 ERA) will take the mound after facing the other New York team last weekend at Coors Field. In his previous start, he lasted just 4 2⁄3 innings, giving up four earned runs, eight runs in total, on nine hits with three walks and three strikeouts. Freeland has been a victim of his own making, while also getting little run support and bad defense behind him. The Mets have some good hitters, despite their current performance, and have a quality pitching staff, meaning he’ll have to be at his best to give them a chance to win.
That’s where the trouble comes in as the Mets are pitching quite well. Colorado native David Peterson (3-2, 2.79 ERA) has been excellent for New York this season. Following a truly breakout year in 2024, Peterson has picked up where he left off. Opponents are hitting just .237 against him and he has 54 strikeouts against 22 walks. He owns a 1.28 WHIP and has pounded the zone, though he can get wild at times (hence the walks). Still, he has gone at least six innings in all of his starts this month, including three straight quality starts.
The Rockies will have some new and old faces joining the team. Thairo Estrada was reinstated from the 60-day injured list and will bat fourth while starting at second base. Additionally, Sam Hilliard was selected from Triple-A Albuquerque after the team designated Nick Martini for assignment. Adael Amador was also optioned to Triple-A.
First Pitch: 5:10 pm MDT
TV: Rockies TV; Purple Row Playback (MLB.TV/Rockies TV required for game footage)
Radio: KOA 850 AM/94.1 FM; KNRV 1150 (Spanish)
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