Colorado Rockies vs. New York Mets Preview
Where: Citi Field, Queens
When: Thursday, July 28, 1:10 PM ET
Line: Colorado Rockies (+165) at New York Mets (-185); total: 7.0 – view all MLB lines
TV Broadcast: SNY, MLBN, ROOTRM
Writer’s Pick: New York Mets (-185)
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Pitching Edge – New York Mets (-185)
Pitching for the Mets in the opening game of this four-game set is Jacob deGrom (6-5, 2.73 ERA). He struggled mightily in his last start against the Miami Marlins, coughing up five runs on 10 hits in just 3.2 innings of action. That’s the second-shortest outing of his career. That performance was quite a shock for deGrom considering he gave up just 10 hits in his previous 21 innings.Meanwhile, the Colorado Rockies will counter with Tyler Anderson (3-3, 3.56 ERA). He picked up his third straight win over the weekend, a comprehensive 8-4 victory over the Atlanta Braves. The left-hander has held his opponents to three runs or less in seven of his eight starts this campaign. He will fancy his chances of extending that excellent form today as he has fared extremely well away from home this season. In two road starts, Anderson has held opponents to just eight hits over 11.2 innings.
Batting Edge – Colorado Rockies (+165)
The Colorado Rockies are on a roll right now and they have their offense to thank for that. The Rockies have scored a whopping 37 runs over their last seven games, with Colorado posting an impressive 6-1 record during that stretch. Powering the Rockies’ resurgence is the red-hot Trevor Story. He is hitting 8-of-30 over his last eight games with four homers and 11 RBIs. Also expected to contribute today is Nolan Arenado. The third baseman is hitting 8-of-28 over his last seven games with three homers and seven RBIs.
That being said, the Mets’ hitters also pack some offensive punch. They have hit a whopping 130 home runs this season, third-highest in the National League this campaign. Spearheading New York’s attack this season is Yoenis Cespedes. The Cuban star leads the Mets in homers (22), RBIs (58), hits (95), batting average (.297) and on-base percentage (.367) this season. Cespedes is hitting 5-of-22 over his last six games with a homer and six RBIs.
Writer’s Prediction: The Mets (-185) edge past the Rockies, 4-3.
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