The last time the Mets were in town, Coors Field was blanketed in snow, necessitating a snow-out and the coldest games in Rockies history. This time, the Rockies will host the Mets on a hot (mid 90s) afternoon, and the starting pitcher for Colorado is a player that wasn't on the roster when that game was previously scheduled.
New York will send out Jeremy Hefner, a 27 year-old in his first full major league season. Hefner has been moderately effective, posting a 3.89 ERA and 4.44 FIP, albeit with only a 6.9 K/9 rate.
Meanwhile, Tyler Chatwood looks to continue his breakout season. The 23 year-old has induced ground balls 60% of the time and struck out 7.1/9 innings in addition to the impressive 2.22 ERA and 2.56 FIP.
The Rockies look to get back to .500 with a win in this one, while Michael Cuddyer will look to extend his hitting streak to 24 games and break the record he and Dante Bichette jointly hold.
Lineups
Mets
1. Eric Young (S) LF
2. Omar Quintanilla (L) SS
3. Daniel Murphy (L) 2B
4. Marlon Byrd (R) RF
5. Josh Satin (R) 1B
6. Zach Lutz (R) 3B
7. Juan Lagares (R) CF
8. Anthony Recker (R) C
9. Jeremy Hefner (R) P
Rockies
1. Corey Dickerson (L) CF
2. Josh Rutledge (R) 2B
3. Carlos Gonzalez (L) LF
4. Michael Cuddyer (R) RF
5. Wilin Rosario (R) C
6. Todd Helton (L) 1B
7. Nolan Arenado (R) 3B
8. Jonathan Herrera (S) SS
9. Tyler Chatwood (R) P