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The Colorado Rockies defeated the New York Mets 3–1 on April 26 at Citi Field, with the visiting offense capitalizing on limited opportunities despite being outhit in the box score. Colorado managed just 7 hits but posted a .712 OPS while driving in 2 runs, outpacing New York's anemic .629 OPS built on only 4 hits and a single home run. The Mets struck out 10 times against Colorado's pitching and managed just 1 run despite 3 walks, reflecting a struggling offensive approach early in the season. Rockies pitcher limited the Mets to 4 hits across the game while striking out 10, though both teams' pitching staffs issued 3 walks apiece. New York's defense contributed to the loss with 1 error, and the home team's 4.05 ERA proved vulnerable to Colorado's efficient, if modest, run production. The Rockies' ability to win while generating minimal offensive output suggests solid pitching depth and defensive execution, while the Mets' low-contact approach and power drought raise early-season concerns about their offensive consistency in the NL East.