Game 83: Mets vs. Rockies @ Coors Field

Claudio Vargas goes to the hill tonight in search of the Mets first win in Colorado.

The Good: Jose Reyes led the game off with a bunt and promptly stole second base. He then scored on Ruben Gotay's fielders choice and forced error. Gotay would then score on a Carlos Delgado single before Shawn Green grounded into a double play with runners on the corners. From there, things just fell apart.

The Bad: After being supplied an early lead, Claudio Vargas quickly gave them back and then some. Garrett Atkins continued his recent hot streak with a two run home run to complete a four run first inning. Vargas would give up another homer and also walk in a run in the second inning before battling out of a bases loaded jam. After Ramon Castro supplied a homer of his own (after another Green double play) to bring the Mets to within three, Vargas would load the bases once again in the fourth inning. He would be relieved by Joe Smith and lets just say that Smith isn't quite ready for inheriting bases loaded jams. Ryan Spilborghs drilled a Smith offering deep to right field for a grand slam and just like that the Rockies had broken the game open. To add insult to injury, former Met, Kaz Matsui, finally did something with the Mets: kill them. Matsui collected the first five-hit game of his career and played flawless defense. Thanks Kaz.

Overall: Ugly.

2 Cents: Can't nitpick single plays when the Rockies smashed the ball around Coors for a second straight night. There were a couple of questionable moves by Willie Randolph, but nothing to call home about. Mets need to get some more wins.

Final Score: Mets 3, Rockies 11. Record: 46-36.