Mets Rally in Ninth to Defeat Rockies 5-3
- In a tightly contested game, Francisco Lindor hit a two-run single in the ninth inning, leading the New York Mets to a 5-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies.
- Jesse Winker contributed with three hits that helped the Mets secure the win.
- This performance highlights Lindor's importance to the team's success.
DENVER (AP) — In a thrilling finish, the New York Mets secured a 5-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday night, thanks to a pivotal two-run single by Francisco Lindor in the ninth inning. The game was tied at 2-2 when Lindor connected with a pitch from Rockies' Victor Vodnik, driving in Harrison Bader and Ben Gamel to give the Mets a crucial lead. Jesse Winker contributed to the scoring with a single that brought in Tyrone Taylor, extending the Mets' advantage to 5-2. The Mets initially took the lead in the first inning when Lindor's single allowed Pete Alonso to score. However, the Rockies quickly responded, with Ezequiel Tovar hitting his 19th home run to tie the game at 1-1. The Mets regained the lead in the second inning, capitalizing on a series of singles and a fielding error by Colorado's center fielder, Brenton Doyle. Colorado managed to tie the game again in the fourth inning when Brendan Rodgers scored on an infield single by Kris Bryant. Despite the back-and-forth nature of the game, the Mets' late-game heroics ultimately sealed their victory. Jose Butto earned the win, pitching two scoreless innings, while Paul Blackburn delivered a solid performance, allowing two runs over six innings. In injury news, Mets outfielder Starling Marte continued his rehab assignment, while Lucas Gilbreath made progress in his recovery from Tommy John surgery. The Mets have shown resilience, boasting an 8-3 record in games started by Peterson, a Denver native.