New York Mets @ Colorado Rockies
Injured Francisco Lindor pinch hits in 9th, delivers 2-run double as Mets beat Rockies 4-2
DENVER -- — Pinch-hitter Francisco Lindor, broken toe and all, hit a go-ahead two-run double in the ninth inning and the New York Mets beat the Colorado Rockies 4-2 on Friday night.
Lindor lined a cutter from reliever Zach Agnos (0-2) into right field, scoring Juan Soto from second. Pete Alonso used a nifty slide on the play to avoid the tag and give the Mets a 4-2 lead.
Lindor was questionable to play at all this weekend after his right pinky toe was broken by a pitch in the first inning on Wednesday.
Alonso also added a two-run double in the seventh on a night the Mets were 2 of 15 with runners in scoring position.
Ryne Stanek (2-4) pitched out of a no-out, bases loaded jam in the eighth courtesy of an unassisted double play by Brett Baty at third and a strikeout.
Edwin Díaz turned in a perfect ninth for his 14th save.
Mickey Moniak had an RBI single in the seventh and a solo homer off Mets starter Kodai Senga in the third.
The Rockies saw their three-game winning streak halted after sweeping the Marlins in Miami. Shortstop Ryan Ritter lined a triple in his major league debut.
Antonio Senzatela has scuffled to get loose at times in the first this season. So the Rockies employed a new strategy — they had Ryan Rolison open the game. Senzatela took the mound in the second. He pitched four scoreless innings despite surrendering three hits and four walks.
Ronny Mauricio had a double in eighth, his first hit since being called up Tuesday.
The Mets had a successful challenge in the fifth at home plate that resulted in a crucial out.
The Mets left 12 runners on base.
The Mets will throw right Clay Holmes (6-3, 3.07 ERA) on Saturday, while the Rockies go with lefty Carson Palmquist (0-4, 8.50) .
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NYM win 3-0
Game Information
- Umpires:
- Home Plate Umpire - Chris Conroy
- First Base Umpire - Brennan Miller
- Second Base Umpire - Willie Traynor
- Third Base Umpire - Jeremie Rehak
2026 National League East Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 44 | 21 | .677 | - | W2 |
| Philadelphia | 34 | 30 | .531 | 9.5 | L1 |
| Washington | 33 | 32 | .508 | 11 | W2 |
| Miami | 30 | 35 | .462 | 14 | W1 |
| New York | 28 | 36 | .438 | 15.5 | L1 |
2026 National League West Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 42 | 23 | .646 | - | W2 |
| San Diego | 33 | 30 | .524 | 8 | W1 |
| Arizona | 33 | 31 | .516 | 8.5 | L2 |
| San Francisco | 26 | 39 | .400 | 16 | L1 |
| Colorado | 24 | 41 | .369 | 18 | L3 |

