Mets 4, Rockies 2:Too little, too late for Colorado bats

TL;DR

The Mets defeated the Rockies 4-2, with Colorado scoring late but failing to overcome an early deficit. Tomoyuki Sugano had a no-hitter through five innings before the Mets rallied in the sixth.

Key points

Mets won 4-2 against the Rockies
Sugano had a no-hitter through five innings
Rockies scored two runs in the seventh
Mickey Moniak extended his hitting streak to 17 games
Next game features Lorenzen vs Peralta

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May 4, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano (11) delivers a pitch against the New York Mets at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images | Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images The Rockies out-hit the Mets 5-4 on Monday, but it sure didn’t feel like it. Colorado was held scoreless and limited to one hit through six innings, and two runs in the seventh weren’t enough to beat New York. Tomoyuki Sugano had a no-hitter going through five, but gave up three straight hits in the sixth to give the Mets a lead they never lost. The Mets (13-22) have now won three of their last four, while the Rockies (14-22) have lost four in a row. Mickey Moniak doubled and tripled, but was left on base both times. At least he extended his hitting streak to 17 games.

Sixth not as sweet for Sugano

For five innings, Tomoyuki Sugano was unhittable. His one mistake was a walk to Carson Benge in the third inning, but it was quickly erased when Francisco Alvarez hit into a double play. Sugano was efficient, only needing 40 pitches to get through the first four innings. Through five innings, aided by a strong wind blowing in from center field, Sugano had one strikeout and seemed well on his way to a quality start. However, the bottom of the Mets lineup figured out Sugano on their second time through. On the second pitch of the inning, Benge hit a cutter 436 feet into the bullpen beyond center field to put the Mets up 1-0. Alvarez and Luis Torrens followed with back-to-back doubles to put New York ahead 2-0. then drew a walk before Sugano got to ground out in a fielder’s choice that moved the runners to second and third. It also knocked Sugano (2-3, 3.41 ERA) out of the game. entered and almost avoided further damage when he struck out to give the Rockies two outs. That’s when hit a two-run single to double the Mets’ lead. Hill ended the inning by striking out Baty, but the damage was done.