dailyloe.com – Mickey Moniak has emerged as a standout player for the Colorado Rockies, leading the National League in slugging percentage at .700 as of May 8, 2026. The Rockies recently secured a 6-2 victory over the New York Mets, ending a six-game losing streak and improving their record to 15-23. This win allowed them to avoid sharing the worst record in the league, a distinction currently held by the Mets and Giants.
Despite the team’s struggles, Moniak’s performance has been a bright spot. He ranks second in weighted runs created plus (wRC+) at 176 and is third in home runs with 11, despite not having enough plate appearances to qualify for the batting title. His impressive play continues to draw attention in his second season with the Rockies.
Moniak’s 18-game hitting streak came to an end during the game against the Mets. He went 0-for-3 with a strikeout and a walk, having kept his streak alive just the night before by going hitless in his first four plate appearances. In that previous game, he had hard-hit balls but failed to get on base.
During the Thursday game, Moniak nearly extended his hitting streak with a soft liner, but it was caught by second baseman Marcus Semien. The expected batting average for that hit was .550, demonstrating that he was close to another hit. Moniak matched his personal best of an 18-game hitting streak he achieved while playing for the Angels from July 2–July 28, 2023.
This streak marks the longest for the Rockies since Brendan Rodgers hit safely in 20 consecutive games from May 9 to June 2, 2022. Moniak’s performance continues to be a key highlight for the Rockies as they navigate through a challenging season.
