Matt Harvey (3-4, 4.50 ERA) and the New York Mets (21-13) are in Colorado to go up against Jon Gray (0-1, 5.40 ERA) and the Rockies (16-18) in a matchup that has the potential for plenty of offense. This is the first of a three-game series at Coors Field. The game gets underway at 8:40 p.m. ET on Friday, May. 13 and will air on SNY and RTRM.
In his last start, Gray pitched 7.0 innings, allowing zero runs, striking out five and walking two in a 2-1 loss to the Giants. Nolan Arenado (.321, 28 Rs, 13 HRs, 31 RBIs) continued his strong season Wednesday, going 3 for 4 with one run, one home run, and two RBIs. The Mets were victorious the last time Harvey pitched. He pitched well, going 6.0 innings, giving up two runs, striking out 10 and walking two in a 4-3 victory over the Padres.
The odds are even for this game and the Over/Under (O/U) is unavailable at the moment. Colorado has averaged 0.0 runs per game over the last 10 games, higher than its season average of 0.0. The Rockies are a stellar hitting team with 9.7 hits per game, one of the highest marks in the NL. Colorado’s pitching staff has put it all together in the past 10 games. Its average runs allowed per game dropped to 0.0 during that span, compared to its 0.0 season average.
New York has been playing better lately, averaging 0.0 runs per game, more than their season average of 0.0. New York is the top home-run-hitting team in the league with 51 home runs. New York’s pitching staff has allowed an average of 0.0 runs per game during the last 10 games, lower than their season average of 0.0. They also allow just 2.2 walks per game, the best in the NL.
Predictions: SU Winner – COL
Notes
The Rockies are coming off of a hot pitching game where they recorded 11 strikeouts. The Mets have a record of 4-5 when they are struck out that many times or more.
When they are outhit, the Rockies are 1-12. The Mets have a 4-11 record when opponents outhit them.
Ranking first in home runs, New York has hit 51 this season. Colorado ranks seventh with 44 home runs.
Ranking 19th, New York is in the bottom half of the league in hits, notching 8.09 per game. Colorado ranks in the top five at third with 9.68.
Ranking 11th, New York is in the top half of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.750). Colorado ranks in the top 10 at sixth with an OPS of .799.
The Mets are 8-9 in games where they allow one or more home runs. The Rockies are 7-15 when they allow at least one homer.
