The game turned in Colorado's favor during a decisive seventh inning that broke open what had been a tight contest. The Rockies defeated the Mets 4-3 at Citi Field, erasing a 1-0 deficit with four unanswered runs before holding off a late New York rally.
Michael Lorenzen anchored the victory with seven innings of one-run ball, allowing seven hits while striking out three without issuing a walk. The right-hander carried a 5.97 ERA into the game and earned his second win of the season, improving to 2-2.
The seventh inning proved decisive for Colorado. Johnston singled to center, bringing home both Goodman and Rumfield to extend the Rockies' lead to 4-1. The two-run hit capped a three-run frame that had begun with McCarthy's RBI double in the sixth, when Karros scored and Tovar advanced to third.
Freddy Peralta absorbed the loss for New York, lasting 5.2 innings while allowing seven hits and two earned runs. The Mets mounted a late charge in the eighth when Baty singled to center, scoring both Bichette and Mauricio to cut the deficit to 4-3, but could not complete the comeback.
Colorado snapped a one-game losing streak and improved to 10-16. New York fell to 9-16 despite the loss.