Calling all Mets fans—grab your rain jackets and adjust your game-day plans! Tomorrow’s series opener between the Mets and Rockies at Coors Field has been moved up to a 5:40 PM EDT start time, shifting from the originally scheduled 8:40 PM. The change comes as a proactive measure against the forecasted cold and rainy weather rolling into Denver.
Here’s the scoop: Denver is set to experience some serious weather whiplash. After enjoying balmy 60-degree temps in Anaheim, where the Mets took two of three from the Angels this weekend, the team is bracing for a sharp drop. Temperatures in Denver are expected to peak around 70 degrees midday before plunging into the 30s by evening, paired with freezing rain. It’s a classic Coors Field curveball—and not the kind pitchers love. This isn’t the first time the Mets have adjusted for the elements; they’ve done the same earlier this season for some home games.
Looking ahead, the weather could continue to play spoiler. Snow is predicted later in the week, which might impact Tuesday and Wednesday’s games, where highs aren’t expected to crack 40 degrees. For now, no further schedule changes have been announced, but stay tuned.
On the mound, the Mets are shaking things up. They’ll use an opener on Monday, with David Peterson stepping in as the bulk pitcher after a rocky recent outing. The identity of the opener remains under wraps, but he’ll face Rockies’ right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano. Weather permitting, Freddy Peralta and Christian Scott are slated to pitch on Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively. So, whether you’re tuning in from home or bundling up for a trip to the ballpark, gear up for an action-packed—and chilly—series ahead!
