The Mets would not be denied on Thursday afternoon at Coors Field.
The Amazins’ sprinted out of the gate and didn’t look back in their 9-1 win over the Colorado Rockies to secure a series victory. Jose Iglesias opened up the scoring in the top of the first, doubling in Francisco Lindor — who led the game off with a double. J.D. Martinez immediately followed up with an RBI double of his own, marking three straight doubles to start the afternoon. The very next batter, Pete Alonso, delivered the exclamation point with a two-run homer to cap off a four-run first inning.
Their first-inning outburst would be all the Mets needed for a victory, however, they didn’t stop there. Alonso homered again in the top of the third to make it 5-0. It was the first baseman’s 25th homer of the season.
Mark Vientos joined in on the fun in the top of the 5th inning with a two-run homer, his 17th of the season, adding on to a commanding lead. Vientos has taken a significant step in his second season. The 24-year-old is slashing .273/.328/.543 on the year.
Mets starter David Peterson experienced very little pressure on the mound with his offense taking care of business. The southpaw cruised throughout the afternoon, allowing just one run, three walks and four hits while striking in out five in as many innings. The 28-year-old lowered his season ERA to 3.34.
The Amazins’ added two more in the top of the eighth as Lindor singled in Harrison Bader and Iglesias plated Tyrone Taylor on a sacrifice fly to make it a 9-1 lead.
Carlos Mendoza’s stable kept the game out of reach after pulling Peterson in the sixth inning. Adam Ottavino, Ryne Stanek and Danny Young all tossed scoreless innings to close out the blowout victory.
The Mets will continue their West Coast swing on Friday as they begin a three-game series with the playoff-hopeful Seattle Mariners. Jose Quintana will take the ball for Mendoza while Bryce Miller — 3.62 ERA in 22 starts — will toe-off against him.
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