Mets beat Rockies 8-1 behind home runs from Mauricio, McNeil and Young
The New York Mets defeated the Colorado Rockies 8-1 in Denver, highlighted by long homers from Ronny Mauricio, Jeff McNeil and Jared Young, moving the Mets to 41-24.
Key points
- Mets won 8-1 over Rockies in Denver.
- Ronny Mauricio hit a 456-foot solo homer, his first of the season.
- Jeff McNeil and Jared Young also homered, adding to the lead.
- Clay Holmes allowed one run in six innings for his seventh win.
- Mets improved to 41-24 and remain unbeaten against Colorado this year.
The New York Mets flexed their muscle in Denver with a convincing 8-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies, fueled by home runs from Ronny Mauricio, Jeff McNeil, and Jared Young. Mauricio set the tone early, launching a staggering 456-foot solo homer into the third deck in the third inning—his first of the season and the longest by a Met this year.
Jeff McNeil followed with a solo shot of his own in the sixth, widening the Mets’ lead to 4-1 and marking his fourth home run of the campaign Jared Young also contributed with a go-ahead homer in the fifth, while Brandon Nimmo and Luis Torrens each drove in two runs to cap off the Mets’ offensive showcase.
On the mound, Clay Holmes delivered six strong innings, allowing just one run and striking out six to earn his seventh win of the season The Rockies, meanwhile, struggled with runners in scoring position and dropped to 12-52, matching a historic low for a 64-game start.
With this win, the Mets improved to 41-24—17 games over .500—and remain undefeated against Colorado this season.
Your questions, answered
What was the final score of the Mets vs. Rockies game?
The Mets won 8-1.
Who hit home runs for the Mets in the game?
Ronny Mauricio, Jeff McNeil and Jared Young each hit solo home runs.
How many wins does Clay Holmes have this season after the game?
He earned his seventh win of the season.
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