Mets Ride Momentum into Dodgers Series After Sweeping Rockies
The New York Mets are on a roll, sweeping the Rockies to cap a strong homestand and claim the NL East lead. Now, they face a crucial four-game series against the Dodgers, testing if their recent momentum can translate against an elite opponent.
Mets Ride Momentum into Dodgers Series After Sweeping Rockies
The New York Mets capped off a dominant 7-2 homestand with a clean sweep of the Colorado Rockies (May 30 – June 1, 2025) at Citi Field, outscoring them 17-7. This series showcased strong performances across the board, leaving fans optimistic as the team heads into a challenging series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Key Takeaways from the Rockies Series:
- Lindor's Leadership: Francisco Lindor continued his strong season, hitting 3 home runs during the homestand, including a multi-homer game. He also drove in 5 runs, raising his batting average to an impressive .283.
- Soto's Surge: Juan Soto showed signs of breaking out of his slump, going 4-for-9 with 2 home runs and 3 RBIs against the Rockies.
- Baty's Breakthrough: Brett Baty's three-RBI triple in Game 2 highlighted his offensive contributions since returning from AAA on May 7th, where he's hitting .273 with 5 HRs and 16 RBIs.
- Pitching Prowess: The Mets' pitching staff was outstanding, with strong outings from Kodai Senga (6.1 IP, 1.60 ERA), David Peterson (7.2 IP, 2 ER), and Clay Holmes, who pitched 7 innings for the first time this season. Edwin Díaz continues to be lights out, with 13 saves and no runs allowed since April 21st.
- Standings Shift: The Mets' strong performance has propelled them to the top of the NL East, while the Phillies have lost 4 straight, and the Braves are struggling. The Mets' run differential is now +65, 3rd best in the NL.
Player Spotlight:
- Juan Soto: After a 17-game home run drought, Soto went 4-for-9 with 2 HRs against the Rockies. While his overall stats since May 25th show a mixed bag (.214 BA), his .782 OPS is solid, and Statcast data suggests his impact might be understated.
- Brett Baty: Since his return from AAA, Baty is making a case for locking down the third base position, with a .273 average, 5 home runs, and 16 RBIs.
NL East Outlook:
The Mets have taken the lead in the NL East, but face a tough road ahead with a series against the Dodgers. The Phillies have a softer schedule coming up, so the Mets will need to maintain their strong play to stay on top.
Dodgers Series Preview (June 2-5, 2025):
The Mets face a four-game series against the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium, a rematch of the 2024 NLCS. Key pitching matchups include Blackburn/May in Game 1, Megill/Kershaw in Game 2, Canning/Gonsolin in Game 3, and Peterson against Knack in the series finale. A key matchup will be David Peterson against Shohei Ohtani, who is just 2-for-11 against Peterson in his career. This series could be a preview of October baseball, with both teams leading their respective divisions.
The Big Question: Can the Mets carry their momentum from this successful homestand into a challenging road trip against elite teams like the Dodgers?
