Improving clutch hitting, Mets out to sweep lowly Rockies
May 26, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Clay Holmes (35) delivers a pitch during the first inning against the Chicago White Sox at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images As May ended, the New York Mets saw signs they may be close to fixing their season-long struggles in clutch situations. But the Colorado Rockies seem no closer to solving their various maladies. The Mets will look to complete a sweep on Sunday afternoon, when New York hosts Colorado in the finale of a three-game series. Right-hander Clay Holmes (5-3, 2.98 ERA) is slated to start for the Mets against Rockies left-hander Carson Palmquist (0-3, 8.78). Brett Baty laced a three-run triple in the first inning Saturday, when the Mets rolled to an 8-2 win. Baty's triple erased a 1-0 Rockies lead and […]