On June 7, 2025, the New York Mets delivered a commanding 8-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, as part of a three-game series. The Mets, boasting the National League’s best record at 41-24, improved to 5-0 against the Rockies that season, while Colorado matched the 1932 Boston Red Sox for the worst 64-game start in MLB history since 1901, falling to 12-52. Powered by a potent offensive outburst led by Ronny Mauricio, Francisco Lindor, Jeff McNeil, and Jared Young, along with a solid pitching performance from Clay Holmes, the Mets showcased their dominance in this matchup. Below is a detailed breakdown of player statistics and key moments, sourced from ESPN, Baseball-Reference, and CBS Sports.
Game Overview
- Sport: Baseball
- League: Major League Baseball (MLB)
- Matchup: Colorado Rockies vs Mets Match Player Stats
- Date: June 7, 2025
- Location: Coors Field, Denver, Colorado
- Game Type: Regular Season (Game 2 of 3-game series)
- Final Score: New York Mets 8, Colorado Rockies 1
- Attendance: 38,279
- Time of Game: 2 hours, 38 minutes
- Umpires: HP – Brennan Miller, 1B – Willie Traynor, 2B – Jeremie Rehak, 3B – Chris Conroy
- Weather: 72°F, clear
- Key Moment: Ronny Mauricio’s 456-foot solo homer in the third inning set the tone, and Jared Young’s homer in the fifth broke a 1-1 tie, sparking a Mets rout.
New York Mets: Batting Highlights
The Mets’ offense exploded for 13 hits, including three home runs, and capitalized on eight walks, going 2-for-9 with runners in scoring position. Francisco Lindor’s three hits and two stolen bases, combined with power from Mauricio, McNeil, and Young, overwhelmed Colorado’s pitching staff.
- Ronny Mauricio (SS): 2-for-4, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 2 runs, 1 BB. Mauricio ignited the Mets’ attack with a 456-foot solo homer into the second deck in the third inning, the longest hit by a Met in 2025, giving New York a 1-0 lead. His double in the eighth added to his impact.
- Francisco Lindor (2B): 3-for-4, 2 RBIs, 1 run, 2 SB, 1 BB. Lindor was a catalyst, collecting three singles and driving in two runs, including a key RBI single in the fifth. His two stolen bases disrupted the Rockies’ defense, showcasing his speed and instincts.
- Jeff McNeil (LF): 1-for-4, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 run. McNeil’s solo homer into the bullpen in the fifth extended the Mets’ lead to 3-1, a critical blow that shifted momentum.
- Jared Young (1B): 1-for-4, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 run. Young’s opposite-field homer in the fifth broke a 1-1 tie, kickstarting a two-run inning that put the Mets ahead for good.
- Brandon Nimmo (CF): 1-for-3, 2 RBIs, 1 BB. Nimmo’s two-run single in the sixth bolstered the Mets’ lead, and his walk in the third set up scoring opportunities.
- Luis Torrens (C): 1-for-4, 2 RBIs. Torrens drove in two runs with a double in the seventh, further padding New York’s advantage.
- Pete Alonso (DH): 0-for-4, 1 BB. Alonso was hitless but drew a walk in the fifth, contributing to the rally that led to Young’s homer.
- Juan Soto (RF): 1-for-4, 1 run, 1 BB. Soto singled and scored in the sixth, adding to the Mets’ offensive depth.
- Brett Baty (3B): 0-for-4, 1 BB. Baty was quiet at the plate but made a key defensive play in the eighth, turning an unassisted double play to escape a bases-loaded jam.
The Mets struck out six times and left nine runners on base but thrived in high-leverage situations, with their three homers and timely hits proving too much for Colorado’s pitching.
New York Mets: Pitching Dominance
The Mets’ pitching staff limited the Rockies to one run on nine hits, with six strikeouts and no walks. Clay Holmes delivered a quality start, and the bullpen closed the door effectively.
- Clay Holmes (SP, W, 7-3): 6.0 IP, 9 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 6 K, 3.07 ERA. Holmes allowed a solo homer to Ryan McMahon but was otherwise sharp, scattering nine hits and issuing no walks. His six strikeouts kept Colorado’s offense in check, throwing an estimated 90-95 pitches.
- Ryne Stanek (RP): 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K. Stanek escaped a bases-loaded, no-out jam in the eighth with an unassisted double play by Baty and a strikeout, preserving the lead.
- Edwin Díaz (RP, SV, 14): 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K. Díaz delivered a perfect ninth, striking out two to secure his 14th save of the season.
The Mets’ pitchers held the Rockies to 0-for-8 with runners in scoring position, a testament to their ability to escape jams and stifle Colorado’s offense.
Colorado Rockies: Batting Struggles
The Rockies managed nine hits but went 0-for-8 with runners in scoring position, squandering multiple opportunities. Ryan McMahon’s solo homer was their only run, as the lineup struggled to string together hits.
- Ryan McMahon (3B): 1-for-4, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 run. McMahon’s solo homer in the fourth tied the game at 1-1, snapping a 22-game homerless streak. His 131st career homer with the Rockies passed Matt Holliday for 11th on the franchise’s all-time list.
- Ezequiel Tovar (SS): 2-for-4. Tovar collected two singles but couldn’t advance runners, leaving three on base.
- Brendan Rodgers (2B): 1-for-4. Rodgers singled in the sixth but was stranded, part of Colorado’s struggles in clutch situations.
- Hunter Goodman (1B): 1-for-4, .281 AVG. Goodman singled but failed to drive in runs, leaving two runners in scoring position.
- Jordan Beck (RF): 0-for-3, 1 BB. Beck drew a walk but was hitless, striking out once in the seventh.
- Mickey Moniak (CF): 1-for-3, 1 BB. Moniak singled in the eighth, loading the bases, but was stranded after Baty’s double play.
- Jacob Stallings (C): 1-for-3. Stallings singled in the second but couldn’t spark a rally.
- Aaron Schunk (LF): 1-for-3. Schunk singled in the eighth but was erased in the bases-loaded jam.
- Charlie Blackmon (DH): 1-for-4. Blackmon’s single in the sixth was one of Colorado’s few threats.
The Rockies struck out six times and left eight runners on base, with their 0-for-8 performance with runners in scoring position highlighting their offensive woes.
Colorado Rockies: Pitching Breakdown
The Rockies’ pitching staff struggled, allowing 13 hits and eight runs, with starter Germán Márquez taking the loss after a shaky outing. The bullpen couldn’t contain the Mets’ late surge.
- Germán Márquez (SP, L, 2-8): 5.0 IP, 8 H, 4 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 6.26 ERA. Márquez allowed homers to Mauricio and Young, along with eight hits, including Lindor’s RBI single. His 85-90 pitches were ineffective in Coors Field’s hitter-friendly environment.
- Victor Vodnik (RP): 1.0 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 1 K. Vodnik allowed Nimmo’s two-run single in the sixth, further widening the gap.
- Jalen Beeks (RP): 1.0 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 1 K. Beeks gave up Torrens’ two-run double in the seventh, inflating the Mets’ lead.
- Tyler Kinley (RP): 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K. Kinley pitched a scoreless eighth, but the damage was already done.
The Rockies’ pitchers issued eight walks and allowed 2-for-9 hitting with runners in scoring position, with Márquez’s struggles setting the tone for the loss.
Key Moments
- Mauricio’s Monster Homer: Ronny Mauricio’s 456-foot solo homer in the third gave the Mets a 1-0 lead, the longest hit by a Met in 2025.
- Fifth Inning Surge: Jared Young’s homer broke a 1-1 tie, and Lindor’s RBI single made it 3-1, shifting momentum decisively to New York.
- McMahon’s Response: Ryan McMahon’s solo homer in the fourth tied the game at 1-1, but Colorado couldn’t build on it.
- Baty’s Defensive Gem: Brett Baty’s unassisted double play in the eighth with the bases loaded preserved the Mets’ lead, halting Colorado’s best scoring chance.
- Mets’ Late Rally: Nimmo’s two-run single in the sixth and Torrens’ two-run double in the seventh blew the game open, making it 7-1.
Statistical Notes
- Home Runs: The Mets hit three homers (Mauricio, Young, McNeil) to Colorado’s one (McMahon), showcasing their power advantage.
- RISP Struggles: Colorado’s 0-for-8 with runners in scoring position was a stark contrast to the Mets’ 2-for-9, highlighting the difference in clutch performance.
- Walks: The Mets drew eight walks compared to Colorado’s three, reflecting better plate discipline and pressure on Rockies pitchers.
- Pitching Efficiency: Holmes’ six innings with one earned run and no walks outshone Márquez’s five innings with four earned runs, underscoring New York’s pitching edge.
Series Context
This game was the second of a three-game series at Coors Field, following the Mets’ 4-2 win on June 6, where Francisco Lindor’s two-run double in the ninth sealed the victory. The Mets completed a sweep on June 8 with a 13-5 rout, driven by six homers, including two each from Pete Alonso and Jeff McNeil. New York also swept a three-game series against Colorado from May 30 to June 1 at Citi Field (8-2, 7-2, 5-3), making them 6-0 against the Rockies in 2025.
Injury Notes
- Mets: Francisco Lindor played through a broken right pinky toe sustained on June 4, delivering a standout performance. Danny Young (elbow sprain), Jose Siri (tibia fracture), Jesse Winker (oblique strain), Paul Blackburn (knee inflammation), Frankie Montas (lat strain), Brooks Raley (elbow surgery), and Christian Scott (UCL sprain) were on the injured list.
- Rockies: Ryan Feltner (back spasms), Chase Dollander (forearm tightness), Jeff Criswell (Tommy John surgery), and Kris Bryant (lumbar degenerative disk disease) were on the injured list, with Criswell and Bryant expected to miss the season.
Conclusion
The New York Mets’ 8-1 rout of the Colorado Rockies on June 7, 2025, underscored their dominance in the season series and exposed Colorado’s struggles. Ronny Mauricio’s 456-foot homer, Francisco Lindor’s three-hit game, and homers from Jeff McNeil and Jared Young powered the Mets’ offense, while Clay Holmes’ quality start and Edwin Díaz’s perfect ninth sealed the win. Ryan McMahon’s solo homer was a lone bright spot for the Rockies, who went 0-for-8 with runners in scoring position and fell to a historically poor 12-52 record. The Mets’ 5-0 record against Colorado in 2025 reflects their superior talent and execution, setting the stage for a sweep on June 8.
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