The Mets face the Rockies at Citi Field tonight, April 24, starting at 7:10 p.m. ET. This matchup comes as the Mets struggle with a 9-16 record and significant injuries—most notably losing star shortstop Francisco Lindor to a calf injury.
Mickey Moniak leads the Colorado Rockies into this game, boasting an impressive .324 batting average and eight home runs this season. Meanwhile, Freddy Peralta (1-2, 4.05 ERA) will take the mound for the Mets, hoping to stabilize a team that recently broke a 12-game losing streak.
On the opposing side, Michael Lorenzen (1-2, 7.48 ERA) is expected to start for the Rockies. Both teams find themselves near the bottom of their respective divisions—Colorado sits at 10-16 in the NL West.
The absence of Lindor is a significant blow for New York. “We need him back as soon as possible,” said one fan outside Citi Field earlier today. The Mets have a top-10-rated bullpen despite their overall struggles this season, which gives them some hope in tight games.
Fans can catch the action on WPIX and Rockies.TV, with tickets still available on StubHub. Betting odds have shifted slightly due to the injury report; many expect a close game given both teams’ current standings.
While Luis Robert has hit two home runs for the Mets this season, observers wonder who will step up in Lindor’s absence. The stakes are high as both teams look to improve their records and gain momentum moving forward.
