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Rockies Sweep Mets 2-0, Dollander Throws Seven Scoreless innings

4/28/2026

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Summary

Rockies Sweep Mets

The Colorado Rockies swept the New York Mets at Citi Field, winning 3-1 and 3-0 before 38,155 fans.
Chase Dollander threw seven scoreless innings.
Jose Quintana earned his first win.
Hunter Goodman delivered a two-run homer while Troy Johnston added RBI singles in both games.
The Mets fell to a 9-19 record, having lost 15 of their last 17 games.

Summary

Bichette Debuts

Bo Bichette started at shortstop for the Mets for the first time this season while Francisco Lindor stays on the injured list with a calf strain.
Bichette’s three-year, $126 million contract has yielded a .239 average, –0.3 bWAR and one homer in over 100 at-bats.
The Mets’ $300 million payroll, 9-19 record and manager Carlos Mendoza’s scrutiny have spurred calls for sweeping coaching and front-office changes to avoid an expensive embarrassment.

History

Historical Context

After 86 years of the “Curse of the Bambino,” the Boston Red Sox shattered the drought with a 98-64 season and a World Series win in 2004, driven by front-office overhaul under Fenway Sports Group and manager Terry Francona. That aggressive restructuring model now guides the 2024 New York Mets, under their ownership and managed by Carlos Mendoza, as they seek a similar turnaround.

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Rockies Sweep Mets

The Colorado Rockies swept the New York Mets at Citi Field, winning 3-1 and 3-0 before 38,155 fans.
Chase Dollander threw seven scoreless innings.
Jose Quintana earned his first win.
Hunter Goodman delivered a two-run homer while Troy Johnston added RBI singles in both games.
The Mets fell to a 9-19 record, having lost 15 of their last 17 games.

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