Jake McCarthy's first career grand slam seals Rockies' comeback over Mets
McCarthy matched a career high with five RBIs and hit Colorado’s first grand slam of the season as the Rockies ended a six-game skid.
- On Thursday, Jake McCarthy hit a grand slam and matched a career-high with five RBIs, lifting the Colorado Rockies to a 6-2 victory over the New York Mets at Coors Field.
- After struggling offensively all afternoon, Colorado snapped a six-game losing streak when McCarthy connected on his first career grand slam in the eighth inning.
- McCarthy's 448-foot blast off New York relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel broke a 2-2 tie, while Rockies starter Jose Quintana threw 5 2/3 innings of two-run ball.
- Relief pitcher Antonio Senzatela tossed two scoreless innings to earn the win, ensuring Colorado avoided being swept by the Mets in the series.
- Colorado now begins a six-game road trip to Philadelphia and Pittsburgh as attendance continues to lag through the team's first 19 home games of 2026.
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DENVER (AP) — Jake McCarthy connected a grand slam and matched his best personal brand with five RBIs, so that the Colorado Rockies would break a six-loss follow-up by beating the Mets on Thursday 6-2...
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McCarthy hits a grand slam as the Rockies beat the Mets 6-2 to end a 6-game skid
Jake McCarthy hit a grand slam and matched a career-high with five RBIs as the Colorado Rockies snapped a six-game losing streak with a 6-2 over the New York Mets.
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