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Rockies take 5-game losing streak into matchup against the Mets
TL;DR
The Colorado Rockies are on a 5-game losing streak as they prepare to face the New York Mets. The matchup is set for Tuesday at 8:40 p.m. EDT in Denver.
Key points
- Rockies on a 5-game losing streak
- Mets and Rockies both fifth in their divisions
- Game scheduled for Tuesday at 8:40 p.m. EDT
- Freddy Peralta and Michael Lorenzen are the starting pitchers
- Mets favored with a line of -163
Colorado RockiesNew York MetsMichael LorenzenFreddy Peralta
New York Mets (13-22, fifth in the NL East) vs. Colorado Rockies (14-22, fifth in the NL West)
Denver; Tuesday, 8:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: Freddy Peralta (1-3, 3.52 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 42 strikeouts); Rockies: Michael Lorenzen (2-3, 6.09 ERA, 1.76 WHIP, 24 strikeouts)
LINE: Mets -163, Rockies +137; over/under is 10 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Rockies enter a matchup with the New York Mets after losing five games in a row.
Colorado is 14-22 overall and 7-10 in home games. The Rockies have gone 8-18 in games when they have allowed a home run.
New York is 7-10 on the road and 13-22 overall. The Mets have the eighth-ranked team ERA in the NL at 3.93.
The teams square off Tuesday for the fifth time this season. The Rockies are up 3-1 in the season series.
TOP PERFORMERS: Mickey Moniak has seven doubles, a triple, 11 home runs and 21 RBIs for the Rockies. Hunter Goodman is 9 for 42 with three doubles, four home runs and seven RBIs over the past 10 games.
Mark Vientos has four doubles and four home runs for the Mets. Juan Soto is 10 for 36 with two doubles and two home runs over the last 10 games.
Q&A
What is the current record of the Rockies and Mets?
The Rockies have a record of 14-22, while the Mets are at 13-22.
Who are the starting pitchers for the Rockies vs. Mets game?
Michael Lorenzen will pitch for the Rockies, and Freddy Peralta will pitch for the Mets.
What time is the Rockies vs. Mets game scheduled?
The game is scheduled for Tuesday at 8:40 p.m. EDT.