MLB

Mets on the rocks

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THIS IS THE PITS: New York Mets reliever John Rauch wipes his face in the ninth inning of a game against the Colorado Rockies at CitiField in New York City. Paul J. Bereswill
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London 2012 Olympic games gold medalist Gabby Douglas poses for a picture with Mets third baseman David Wright. Getty Images
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Tyler Colvin of the Rockies scores an eighth inning run past Josh Thole of the Mets. Getty Images
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Collin McHugh of the Mets is congratulated by his teammates after getting the final out of the seventh inning. Getty Images
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FLIPPIN’ OUT?: Josh Thole of the Mets flips his bat after striking out against the Rockies. Getty Images
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ROCKIN’ OUT: Carlos Gonzalez (L) and Tyler Colvin of the Rockies celebrate after defeating the Mets. Getty Images
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Mets Manager Terry Collins is seen in the dugout during the ninth inning. Paul J. Bereswill
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Collin McHugh of the Mets looks on from the dugout after the seventh inning. Getty Images
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Rockies’ Jonathan Herrera tags out Mets’ Mike Baxter in the second inning. JASON SZENES