In the series rubber match on Thursday, August 8, Francisco Lindor and the New York Mets (60-54) match up with Brenton Doyle and the Colorado Rockies (42-73). The first pitch will be thrown at 3:10 PM ET at Coors Field.

Info on how to watch New York's contest against Colorado can be found in the below article.

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Where to Watch Mets vs. Rockies

  • Date: Thursday, August 8, 2024
  • Time: 3:10 PM ET
  • TV Channel: COLR
  • Live Stream:Watch this game on Fubo
  • Location: Denver, Colorado
  • Venue: Coors Field

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Pitching Matchup

Mets: David Peterson

  • David Peterson (5-1 with a 3.47 ERA and 47 strikeouts in 59 2/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Mets, his 12th of the season.
  • In his last outing on Sunday against the Los Angeles Angels, the lefty threw six innings, giving up two earned runs while surrendering five hits.
  • The 28-year-old has amassed an ERA of 3.47, with 7.1 strikeouts per nine innings, in 11 games this season. Opposing hitters have a .256 batting average against him.
  • Peterson heads into this game with five quality starts under his belt this season.
  • Peterson is seeking his fifth straight outing lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.4 innings per appearance on the mound.
  • In one of his 11 total appearances this season he has not given up an earned run.

Rockies: Austin Gomber

  • The Rockies are sending Austin Gomber (3-7) out for his 22nd start of the season. He is 3-7 with a 4.66 ERA and 84 strikeouts through 116 2/3 innings pitched.
  • His last time out was on Saturday against the San Diego Padres, when the left-hander tossed seven innings, surrendering two earned runs while allowing five hits.
  • The 30-year-old has a 4.66 ERA and 6.5 strikeouts per nine innings in 21 games this season, while giving up a batting average of .268 to opposing batters.
  • Gomber is trying to secure his eighth quality start of the season in this outing.
  • Gomber is looking to secure his 17th start of five or more innings this year in this matchup.
  • He has had two appearances this season that he kept his opponents to zero earned runs.

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Team Comparison

Mets Rockies
4.8 Runs Scored (PG) 4.2
4.5 Runs Allowed (PG) 5.8
.249 Batting AVG .242
.233 Batting AVG Against .286
143 Home Runs 129
128 Home Runs Allowed 145

Mets Offensive Leaders

  • Lindor is batting .254 this year, with a .785 OPS (.330 on-base, .455 slugging). His strikeout rate is 17.7%, and his walk rate is 8.3%. He has 22 home runs and 66 RBI, plus 75 runs scored and 24 steals on 28 attempts.
  • In 2024, Pete Alonso's batting average is .242, to go along with a .329 on-base percentage and a .461 slugging percentage. He has 23 homers and 60 RBI, plus 64 runs scored. His strikeout rate is 21.7%, and his walk rate is 9.9%.
  • Brandon Nimmo's current batting average is .232, and he has 16 home runs and 66 RBI, plus 65 runs scored and 11 steals on 11 attempts. He has a .346 on-base percentage, and a .408 slugging percentage. His strikeout rate is 25.1%, and his walk rate is 12.7%.
  • The Mets' Jesse Winker is batting .260, with a .372 on-base percentage and a .412 slugging percentage. His strikeout rate is 22%, and his walk rate is 13.5%. He has 11 home runs and 46 RBI, plus 52 runs scored and 14 steals on 18 attempts.

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Rockies Offensive Leaders

  • Doyle has crushed 19 home runs, knocked in 55 runs, and scored 62 times while hitting .264/.326/.465 in 449 plate appearances. He's also swiped 21 bags on 25 attempts. His strikeout rate is 26.3%, and his walk rate is 8%.
  • In 496 plate appearances, Ezequiel Tovar, who has a .281/.304/.478 triple slash line this year, has tallied 61 runs, 53 RBI, and 19 bombs. His walk rate is 3%, and his strikeout rate is 27.8%.
  • This season, Ryan McMahon has put up a batting average of .250 with an OPS of .761 (.340 OBP; .422 SLG), while blasting 16 dingers with 53 runs and 51 RBI. He's drawing free passes at an 11.5% clip and fanning 28.3% of the time.
  • At the plate, Charlie Blackmon has posted a .251 average with a .326 OBP and .397 SLG in 350 PAs. He's also cracked seven homers with 35 RBI and 44 runs scored while putting up a 17.1% strikeout rate and 8.6% walk rate.

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