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New York Mets Look to Continue Dominance in Series Against Colorado Rockies at Coors Field

On Wednesday night, the New York Mets will be facing off against the Colorado Rockies in the second game of a three-game series at Coors Field in Denver. The Mets, with a record of 59-53 and currently in 3rd place in the NL East, will have RHP Paul Blackburn (5-2, 4.11 ERA) on the mound. The Rockies, who sit at 41-72 and are in 5th place in the NL West, will be starting RHP Ryan Feltner (1-10, 4.97 ERA). The game is scheduled to start at 8:40 EST. As of publication prior to Tuesday night's games, New York is the betting favorite with an opening line of -160 that has not moved.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Mets -160 | Rockies +145
• Spread: Mets -1.5 (-110) | Rockies +1.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 11.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 62%.

New York vs Colorado Stats

New York Mets

The New York Mets are currently on a 10-game road swing, coming off a 6-0 win in a makeup game at St. Louis. They have been performing well recently, with a 10-7 record since the All-Star break. Their offense has been strong, scoring 119 runs in the last 30 days, second most in the National League. Second baseman Jeff McNeil has been on a hot streak, with a .370 batting average, 10 RBIs, and 13 runs in his last 14 games. The pitching staff has also been solid, with a 3.78 team ERA over the last 24 games. Right-hander Blackburn has been performing well since joining the club, winning three of his last four starts. The bullpen has a 4.01 ERA with RHP Adam Ottavino leading with 44 appearances and 14 holds. In terms of rankings, the Mets are 8th in offense, 21st in defense, and have a 59-53 record this season. The injury report includes third baseman Mark Vientos dealing with an ankle sprain.

Colorado Rockies Analysis

The Colorado Rockies had a promising streak with three consecutive wins before being defeated by the Padres in their last two games. In the second half of the season, the team has gone 7-9 and their offense has struggled, scoring only 16 runs in the five games leading up to the current series. Despite hitting an NL-best 41 home runs, the team has a batting average of .232. Jacob Stallings has been a standout player with a .270 average, 20 extra-base hits, 27 RBIs, and 23 runs. On the pitching side, the team has struggled with a 5.61 ERA in the past 30 days and a 5.50 ERA for the season. Despite their challenges, reliever Tyler Kinley has been a standout with nine holds and six saves. Charlie Blackmon is listed as day-to-day after being injured, missing three consecutive games. The Rockies currently have a power ranking of 24 and rank 18th in offense, averaging 4.22 runs per game. In their last three matchups against New York, the Rockies went 1-2.

Mets Take Series Victory Over Rockies, Remain in Wild Card Hunt

The New York Mets secured a series victory over the Colorado Rockies in mid-July, winning two out of three games. Despite Colorado's struggles as one of the weakest teams in the National League and their disappointing 24-29 home record, the Mets are within striking distance of a Wild Card spot, sitting just a game and a half out. It is crucial for the Mets to continue winning games and series in the final two months of the season to stay competitive. The team made some significant acquisitions before the trade deadline, including pitcher Blackburn, who has added depth to the rotation. I anticipate Blackburn will continue to perform well for the Mets. With a solid 29-24 road record, the Mets were able to dominate in this particular series. In conclusion, the Mets are a strong pick in their upcoming games.

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