Jake McCarthy's Grand Slam Just Ended Colorado's Six-Game Nightmare and the Mets Are Still Reeling

The Colorado Rockies were staring down a six-game losing streak on their home turf when Jake McCarthy stepped into the box in the eighth inning Thursday night at Coors Field. What happened next was exactly what Denver needed: McCarthy crushed a grand slam that hugged the right-field foul pole, staying just fair, and sent the Rockies past the New York Mets 6-2. The umpire review confirmed it. McCarthy wasn't done either, driving in five runs total and adding a second home run in consecutive games to cap off the comeback.

From Down 2-0 to Walking Off in Style

The Mets jumped out to an early lead in the second inning. Austin Slater singled to start things off, Marcus Semien walked, and both runners moved up on a wild pitch. Andy Ibanez drove in Slater with a sacrifice fly to make it 1-0, and Tyrone Taylor pushed the lead to 2-0 with an RBI single to left. Starter Christian Scott was dealing for New York, striking out six and scattering three hits through 4 2/3 innings while holding the lead.

Colorado chipped away. They got a run back in the fourth when Tyler Freeman reached on a bunt single, Johnston drew a two-out walk, and Castro singled to score Freeman. The Rockies tied it up in the sixth when Rumfield and Castro walked to put runners on first and second with two outs, then McCarthy blooped an RBI double to center off reliever Huascar Brazoban.

McCarthy's Moment Seals the Deal

The eighth inning is where Colorado put it away. TJ Rumfield and Troy Johnston led off with singles, Castro walked to load the bases, and McCarthy's grand slam ended any doubt. Antonio Senzatela pitched two innings of relief for the victory, improving to 2-0. Rockies starter Jose Quintana allowed two runs on five hits over 5 2/3 innings before heading to the pen.

Senzatela slammed the door in the ninth when New York threatened. Francisco Alvarez struck out, MJ Melendez struck out, and Vidal Brujan popped out to end the game. The Mets fall to 4-2 on their nine-game road trip, which wraps up in Arizona this weekend.

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