Colorado Rockies vs. New York Mets

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The Colorado Rockies hold a 1-0 series advantage over the New York Mets heading into Game 2 on Saturday at 4:10 p.m. EDT in New York.

The Rockies, currently 11-16 and fifth in the NL West, feature hitters with a collective .400 slugging percentage ranking sixth in the NL. The Mets, sitting at 9-17 and fourth in the NL East, have a 10th-ranked team ERA of 4.14.

Pitching matchups include Jose Quintana for the Rockies (0-2, 6.23 ERA) against Kodai Senga for the Mets (0-3, 8.83 ERA). Top performers include Luis Robert and Francisco Lindor for the Mets, and Mickey Moniak and Hunter Goodman for the Rockies.

Both teams face significant injury challenges; the Mets have 10 players on the injured list including Francisco Lindor (calf) and Jared Young (knee), while the Rockies have 8 players out, including Ryan Feltner (tricep) and Kris Bryant (back). The betting line favors the Mets at -208 with an over/under of 8 runs.

This is the second meeting between the two teams this season The Colorado Rockies (11-16, fifth in the NL West) hold a 1-0 series advantage over the New York Mets (9-17,...