Overview
- Following Tuesday’s snowout in Denver during one of the city’s biggest May storms since 2003, the series was reset with Wednesday’s first pitch at 9:20 p.m. ET and a Thursday makeup at 3:10 p.m. ET.
- The clubs kept the planned pitchers, with Mets right-hander Freddy Peralta set to face Rockies right-hander Michael Lorenzen, and the shift pushed New York’s rotation back a start.
- Forecasts still put the night game at risk, and a postponement would trigger a Thursday doubleheader according to team outlets.
- The shuffle hits as the Mets try to extend a modest upswing on their nine-game trip after a rough April, having won three of their last four including Monday’s opener in Denver.
- Rookie outfielder Carson Benge continues to draw notice for elite defense, posting +4 Outs Above Average and +3 Fielding Run Value across all three outfield spots.