Francisco Lindor broke a scoreless tie with a sixth-inning single, Taijuan Walker and three relievers combined on six-hit ball and the New York Mets extended their comeback streak by shutting out 2-0 on Sunday. the Colorado Rockies.
The Mets lost Game 2 of a doubleheader on Saturday, leading them to win their franchise-best 14th straight after a loss. By taking two of three, New York also posted its 11th winning drive this season.
It’s the first time Colorado has been shut out at Coors Field since Aug. 31, 2020, when it fell to San Diego.
Walker (2-0) was in complete control through seven innings of stellar work, spreading five hits and striking out six. Adam Ottavino, Joely Rodríguez and Edwin Díaz completed the pitching work. Diaz got Brian Serven to fly out for his 10th save.
For the Mets, the Puerto Ricans Lindor 4-2 with a run scored and an RBI, and Tomás Nido 3-0. The Venezuelan Luis Guillorme 3-2.
For the Rockies, Cuban José Iglesias 4-1. Venezuelan Yonathan Daza 3-0.
