New York Mets Win Game Against Colorado Rockies

May 5, 2026, 17:35
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Introduction

The New York Mets beat the Colorado Rockies 4-2 in Denver. The teams played this game before a big snowstorm.

Main Body

The game was slow at first. No one hit the ball well for five innings. Then, in the sixth inning, the Mets scored four runs. Carson Benge hit a big home run. The Rockies scored two runs in the seventh inning. But the Mets kept their lead. David Peterson won the game.

Conclusion

The Mets won three games on this trip. The Rockies lost five games in a row.

Learning

πŸ•’ The "Past Story" Pattern

Look at these words from the text: beat, played, was, hit, scored, won, lost.

When we tell a story about something that already happened, we change the action word (verb). This is how you move from A1 to A2.

1. The Regulars (Just add -ed)

  • Play β†’\rightarrow Played
  • Score β†’\rightarrow Scored

2. The Rule-Breakers (They change completely!)

  • Win β†’\rightarrow Won
  • Beat β†’\rightarrow Beat (stays the same!)
  • Hit β†’\rightarrow Hit (stays the same!)
  • Lose β†’\rightarrow Lost
  • Is β†’\rightarrow Was

Quick Tip: If you see "-ed" or words like "won" and "was," the event is finished. It is in the past.

Vocabulary Learning

snowstorm
a strong storm with snow falling
Example:The snowstorm stopped the game.
slow
moving or taking a long time
Example:The game was slow at first.
innings
a period of play in baseball
Example:No one hit the ball well for five innings.
lead
the advantage in a competition
Example:The Mets kept their lead.
trip
a journey or series of events
Example:The Mets won three games on this trip.