DENVER (AP) — Carlos Gonzalez homered before leaving with a finger injury, Juan Nicasio pitched seven scoreless innings and drove in three runs, and the Colorado Rockies beat the New York Mets 7-4 on Thursday night.
Corey Dickerson had three hits, including an RBI triple and Nolan Arenado singled leading off the third to extend the majors’ longest active streak to 21 games. He’s tied for the fourth-longest hitting streak in Rockies team history.
Gonzalez connected for his sixth home run of the season in the first inning, driving a 3-2 offering from Bartolo Colon (bar-TOH’-loh koh-LOHN’) off the right-center field facing just below the second deck.
Nicasio got the win.
The Colorado Rockies say outfielder Carlos Gonzalez left Thursday night’s game against the New York Mets in the fourth inning because of a bruised left index finger.
Gonzalez homered in the first inning before being replaced by pinch-hitter Brandon Barnes.
The team characterized Gonzalez’ playing status as day to day.