Charlie Blackmon will be looking to extend his 17-game on-base streak as the Colorado Rockies (23-30) host the New York Mets (27-26) at Coors Field on Sunday with the three-game series in the balance.
The Rockies evened the series 1-1 after winning 10-7 on Saturday, their third head-to-head victory in five games this season. Reliever Justin Lawrence threw 1.1 scoreless innings to get the win, and Pierce Johnson picked up his 11th save with a scoreless ninth.
Randal Grichuk went 2 for 3 with a double and one run in the win. Francisco Alvarez was 2 for 4 with a home run and a double for the Mets. He had three RBIs.
ON THE MOUND
Tylor Megill (5-3, 4.32 ERA) is in line to take the mound for New York. The righty is tied for fifth in the NL in wins. Megill allowed six runs (four earned) over 3.2 innings in his last start, a 7-2 home defeat against the Cubs on Tuesday.
He was charged with the loss, scattering six hits while striking out five and walking two. Megill has made one previous start against the Rockies this season, a 5-2 home loss on May 6.
He surrendered three runs on six hits over 4.2 innings, striking out four and walking three. Southpaw Austin Gomber (4-4, 6.48 ERA) will toe the rubber for Colorado. He has made one prior start against the Mets this season, giving up two runs over six innings in a 5-2 road win on May 6.
He gave up five hits and walked two, while striking out three in the win. In his last start on Tuesday, Gomber got the win at home against the Marlins. He threw 5.2 innings and gave up three runs on four hits, striking out two and walking one in the 5-4 victory.
AT THE PLATE
Over the last five games, New York has averaged 5.2 runs a game, a small gain compared to their season average of 4.4. Against left-handed pitchers like Gomber this season, the Mets have a .705 OPS. Pete Alonso is the team’s most potent producer against left-handers with a .952 OPS in 58 at-bats.
Colorado is averaging 5.2 runs per game in the last five, up slightly from 4.5 for the season. The Rockies have a .733 OPS against right-handers in 2023. With a .966 OPS over 114 at-bats, Elias Diaz has been their best hitter against right-handers.
HOME AND AWAY
New York is 15-17 in away games in 2023, scoring 4.4 runs per game while allowing 4.5 runs. Colorado has gone 14-14 in front of their home fans this season, averaging 5.1 runs per game while surrendering 6.2. In the last 10 games between the teams at Coors Field, New York is 7-3 with an average scoreline of 4.3-4.0.
STANDINGS UPDATE
The Mets are second in the NL East, four games behind the division-leading Braves. The Rockies are fifth in the NL West, nine games behind the Dodgers.
SportsTips’ MLB Pick:
NY Mets (-145)
Want up to a $1K risk free bet for this pick?
Claim with 
today!
If you need more news, information and predictions, head over to our MLB hub page for all your baseball needs!
*Odds correct at time of publication, courtesy of BetMGM.
