NEW YORK (AP) — Steven Matz struck out 10, Pete Alonso moved closer to the Mets’ rookie home run record and New York beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3 on Saturday night.
Matz (5-4) threw 120 pitches, matching his career high, in six innings. He gave up two earned runs on six hits and two walks.
The Rockies stranded seven runners against Matz, who struck out Charlie Blackmon to leave runners at the corners in the sixth.
Amed Rosario put Matz in line to earn the win in the bottom of the inning when he hit into a run-scoring double play to snap a 3-3 tie.