Colorado at New York 7:10 p.m. ET

After a particularly anemic performance by their offense last week on the road, the New York Mets are looking for better results during their homestand. 

They also hope a favorable matchup will help R.A. Dickey bounce back following a shaky start. 

Dickey will try to tie the major league lead with his 16th win Monday night when the Mets open a four-game series against the depleted Colorado Rockies. 

Following a 2-4 road trip, New York returns home to face Colorado (46-73) and Houston, the two worst teams in the majors. 

Dickey (15-4, 2.89 ERA) was hit hard Wednesday in Cincinnati, giving up five runs and 10 hits in six innings of a 6-1 loss. The knuckleballer struck out nine but matched a season high by allowing three homers. 

After going 12-1 with a 2.40 ERA in 17 starts before the All-Star break, Dickey is 3-3 with a 4.10 ERA since. He is still 7-1 with a 2.66 ERA at home this year, throwing his third complete game there in his last home start Aug. 9 in a 6-1 win over Miami. 

Dickey has only faced Colorado once before, allowing five runs in 6 1-3 innings of a 6-5 loss April 14, 2011. 

This time, he'll encounter a depleted Rockies team, which completed a 5-2 homestand with a 3-2 win over Miami on Sunday. 

Outfielder Eric Young Jr. left after one inning with a strain in his left ribcage, then shortstop Josh Rutledge was removed in the fifth with tightness in his left thigh. 

Prior to the game, Colorado put outfielder Michael Cuddyer (strained oblique) back on the 15-day disabled list, where he rejoins Troy Tulowitzki and Todd Helton. 

The Rockies, who swept a four-game set at Citi Field last year, lost two of three to the Mets at home in April. Wright went 6 for 10 with two doubles, four RBIs and five walks. 

Colorado sends Alex White (2-6, 5.74) to the mound to face the Mets for the first time after he gave up two runs and three hits in four innings of a 5-3 win over the Marlins on Thursday. 

Although he's 0-3 in his last eight starts, White has pitched effectively over the last four. Colorado has won three of those games, with the right-hander recording a 3.63 ERA. 

Rockies are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rockies are 6-16 in their last 22 games following a win.
Rockies are 3-8 in Whites last 11 starts as an underdog.

Rockies are 2-6 in Whites last 8 starts as a road underdog.

Rockies are 2-7 in Whites last 9 road starts.

Mets are 8-1 in Dickeys last 9 starts with 4 days of rest.
Mets are 5-1 in Dickeys last 6 starts as a home favorite.
Mets are 5-1 in Dickeys last 6 starts vs. National League West.
Mets are 10-2 in Dickeys last 12 home starts.
Mets are 4-1 in Dickeys last 5 starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Mets are 7-2 in Dickeys last 9 starts as a favorite.

It really all depends on Dickey today. The Rockies are beat up bad and White's not really much of a pitcher, plain and simple. Now what does Dickey need? Run support...funny thing is the Mets have some good bats but for some reason they have been cold lately. Now that they are back home i really think they take 5 of the next 7 games. More than any of those i think i'm right about tonight. Take the Mets on the RL...see ya at the window. Good Luck

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