Full Breakdown
Rockies Sweep Mets in Doubleheader, Highlighting Rockies' Resurgence and Mets' Early Crisis
4/28/2026, 4:10:02 AM
Core Event
The Colorado Rockies completed a Sunday doubleheader sweep at Citi Field, winning Game 1 3-1 and Game 2 3-0, marking the franchise’s first Mets sweep since 2018.
Background & Context
Colorado rebounded from a 2025 record of 43-119 to 13-16, three games under .500. New York, with a $300 million payroll, was 9-19, had lost 15 of its last 17 games, and ranked near the bottom in runs.
Timeline
April 25: rainout postponed the game. April 26 (afternoon): Game 1 – Rockies 3-1, Quintana’s first win. April 26 (night): Game 2 – Rockies 3-0, Dollander’s seven shutout innings.
Key Figures & Groups
Rockies: Chase Dollander (seven scoreless innings, seven K), Jose Quintana (5 1/3 IP, two hits), Hunter Goodman (two-run homer), Troy Johnston (RBI singles).
Mets: Brett Baty (bases-loaded walk reversed by ABS), Kodai Senga (2.2 IP, three runs, 9.00 ERA), Tyrone Taylor (solo homer), Bo Bichette (shortstop start), manager Carlos Mendoza.
Data & Statistics
Game 1: Rockies 3 runs on five hits; Mets 1 run on four hits. Quintana allowed two hits in 5 1/3 innings, one earned run.
Game 2: Rockies 3 runs on five hits; Mets recorded five (or ten) hits and were shut out. Dollander gave up five hits, two walks, seven strikeouts in seven innings. Colorado six runs on ten hits; New York one run on five-ten hits (?.111 avg). Mets’ record is reported as 9-18 or 9-19. ABS challenges succeeded on four of seven, including Baty’s reversal.
Why It Matters
Colorado’s sweep lifts the club to 13-16, its best mark since the 2025 turnaround, and shows a staff that can limit opponents to one run over two games. New York’s offensive collapse, with a sub-.200 average and bases-loaded failures, heightens scrutiny of manager Carlos Mendoza and the front office, especially given the payroll. The ABS reversal adds to the debate over automated umpiring.
Official Statements & Responses
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said the performance was unacceptable and that immediate corrective action is required before the next series.
Criticism & Opposition
Analysts pointed to the Mets’ failure to convert bases-loaded chances, citing Baty’s ABS reversal as evidence of systemic offensive weakness.
On-the-Ground Reports
Citi Field recorded 38,155 fans; many left after the Rockies built a 3-0 lead in the nightcap.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources list the Mets’ record as 9-18 or 9-19, and report either five or ten Mets hits in the doubleheader.
Verbatim Quotes
- “That's not a good showing,” — Carlos Mendoza, Mets manager
- “We've got to fix it.” — Carlos Mendoza, Mets manager
What's Next
The Mets open a three-game series against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday at Citi Field. The Rockies travel to Cincinnati for a series against the Reds, with Chase Burns slated to start the opener.
