Max Scherzer Leads Mets to Opening Day Victory Over Rockies

Max Scherzer led the New York Mets to a 3-1 Opening Day win against the Colorado Rockies in 2023. Scherzer pitched six innings, allowing only one run and four hits while striking out eight batters. The Mets bullpen, including Edwin Diaz and Trevor May, held the Rockies scoreless for the final three innings. Pete Alonso hit a two-run homer in the first inning to give the Mets an early lead. Francisco Lindor, who signed a 10-year, $341 million contract with the Mets in 2021, went 2-for-4 with an RBI. The game was played at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado. The Mets had a successful offseason, acquiring Scherzer, Starling Marte, and Eduardo Escobar in free agency. The win was a positive start to what the Mets hope will be a successful season. The Rockies, on the other hand, had a rough start to the season, with their only run coming from a solo homer by Trevor Story.