New York Mets Hit 6 Home Runs, Sweep Rockies 13-5

Sunday, June 8th, 2025

DENVER -- The New York Mets unleashed a power display, hitting six home runs en route to a dominant 13-5 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday afternoon. This win completed a second sweep of the major league-worst Rockies within a week for the surging Mets.

Mets Power Surge Secures Sweep

Pete Alonso and Jeff McNeil each blasted two home runs, leading the Mets' offensive onslaught at Coors Field. Brett Baty and Francisco Alvarez also contributed with long balls as New York finished their road trip with a 5-2 record and maintained a perfect 6-0 record against Colorado (12-53) this season.

The victory pushed the Mets to a season-best 42-24, placing them 18 games over the .500 mark and extending their lead in the NL East to 4 1/2 games over struggling Philadelphia.

Alonso Makes History, Soto Reaches Base Six Times

Pete Alonso's performance was particularly noteworthy. His two two-run homers marked his 23rd career multihomer game, surpassing Darryl Strawberry for the most in New York Mets franchise history.

With 243 career home runs, Alonso also moved past David Wright into second place on the Mets' all-time home run list, now trailing only Strawberry.

Juan Soto had a perfect day at the plate, going 3 for 3 with three walks and scoring three runs. Reaching base six times in a single game was a career first for the outfielder.

In summary

The New York Mets defeated the Colorado Rockies 13-5 on June 8, 2025, completing a sweep. The Mets hit six home runs, including two each from Pete Alonso and Jeff McNeil, and one each from Brett Baty and Francisco Alvarez. Pete Alonso set a new Mets franchise record with his 23rd multihomer game and passed David Wright for second on the team's all-time home run list. Juan Soto reached base safely six times, a career high. The Mets improved to 42-24, extending their NL East lead and finishing their season series against the Rockies with a 6-0 record.

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