The Colorado Rockies enter their June 1, 2025 game against the New York Mets with a league-worst 9–48 record and almost no momentum, enduring one of the most difficult seasons in franchise history while struggling in every major facet of the game. Their offense has been among the least productive in MLB, averaging just 3.1 runs per game, and despite a solid individual effort from Hunter Goodman—who leads the team with a .267 batting average, 7 home runs, and 31 RBIs—the Rockies have lacked the depth, power, and clutch hitting necessary to mount consistent threats against opposing pitchers. Their lineup too often relies on scattered singles without delivering the timely hits needed to push runs across, and against elite pitching like that of the Mets, the challenge grows exponentially. On the mound, Carson Palmquist will start for Colorado, and he brings a 0–3 record and a sky-high 8.78 ERA, highlighting his struggles with command, pitch location, and keeping the ball in the park; his inability to work deep into games has further taxed a bullpen that has consistently faltered in high-leverage spots. With a team ERA of 5.53, Colorado has not only failed to keep games close but has often been out of contention by the fourth or fifth inning, leading to frustration, low morale, and visible pressure mounting in the clubhouse.

Defensively, the Rockies have been far from sharp, frequently making mental errors and failing to capitalize on double-play opportunities, which has extended innings and exacerbated their pitching issues. Manager Bud Black has remained composed, continuing to stress fundamentals and player development, but the lack of execution on the field has left little room for optimism outside of individual performances. On the road, Colorado has been particularly dismal, with a near-total collapse in hostile environments that has included blown leads, error-prone games, and lopsided losses; Citi Field has historically been unkind to the Rockies, and with the Mets entering the game at 21–7 at home and surging across the board, it will take a rare complete performance just for Colorado to remain competitive. With Palmquist facing a dangerous lineup headlined by Pete Alonso and Francisco Lindor, the pressure will be on the Rockies’ offense to generate early scoring before the Mets’ dominant bullpen locks things down. Oddsmakers have set Colorado as a heavy +152 underdog on the run line and +320 on the moneyline, reflecting the wide gap between these teams, and unless Palmquist can deliver his best outing of the season and the bats come alive with runners in scoring position, the Rockies could be staring at another swift and decisive loss. For a team that has dropped nearly every series this season, the hope will be to salvage pride and show competitive fight—even if the odds, stats, and trends all point sharply against them.