The New York Mets proved that sometimes, all you need is one big inning. In a 4-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies to open their series, the Mets scored all four of their runs in a single frame—the top of the sixth—showing just how effective their "opener" strategy can be when paired with a strong pitching plan.

The game started with Huascar Brazobán on the mound, delivering a scoreless first inning. Austin Warren followed with two more shutout frames, keeping the Rockies off the board while the Mets' offense struggled to solve Colorado starter Tomoyuki Sugano. Through five innings, the game remained scoreless, setting the stage for a dramatic breakout.

That breakout came in the sixth. Carson Benge led off with a solo home run to right-center field, igniting the Mets' rally. Designated hitter Francisco Alvarez followed with a double, and catcher Luis Torrens drove him in with another double, giving New York a 2-0 lead before Sugano could record an out. After Juan Soto drew a walk, Bo Bichette grounded out to advance both runners, prompting the Rockies to turn to their bullpen.

With two outs and runners in scoring position, Mark Vientos—who has been heating up at the plate—lined a single to center field, bringing both runners home and extending the lead to 4-0. That hit would prove to be the game-winner.

David Peterson entered the game in the fourth inning and initially kept the Rockies at bay with three scoreless frames. But in the seventh, a defensive miscue by Benge—who had made a fantastic catch earlier in the game—led to trouble. With two outs and a runner on first, Jordan Beck hit a deep fly ball to center that Benge misplayed, allowing the runner to score and Beck to reach third with a triple. Kyle Karros then singled to bring Beck home, cutting the Mets' lead to 4-2.

From there, the Mets' bullpen held strong. Craig Kimbrel worked around a one-out triple in the eighth, despite not showing his usual velocity, and Devin Williams retired the Rockies in order in the ninth to secure the save. The Mets now look to build on this momentum in the second game of the series, with their opener strategy continuing to pay dividends.