Colorado Rockies vs. Miami Marlins Series Analysis: June 2-4, 2025

The Colorado Rockies and Miami Marlins clashed in a three-game interleague series from June 2-4, 2025, at loanDepot Park in Miami, Florida, with the Rockies winning the series 2-1. The series featured standout performances from Hunter Goodman’s power hitting for Colorado and Jesús Sánchez’s consistent offense for Miami. This article provides a comprehensive breakdown of each game, including verified player stats, key moments, and team context, sourced from verified outlets. All information has been cross-checked for accuracy to ensure original and correct details, aligning with verified box scores and play-by-play data.

Series Highlights

• Sport: Baseball
• League: MLB (Major League Baseball)
• Matchup: Colorado Rockies vs Miami Marlins Match Player Stats
• Games Covered:
  • Game 1: June 2, 2025 (Rockies 6, Marlins 4)
  • Game 2: June 3, 2025 (Rockies 3, Marlins 2)
  • Game 3: June 4, 2025 (Marlins 5, Rockies 2)
• Series Result: Rockies win series 2-1

Series Overview: The Rockies snapped a 22-series losing streak with wins in Games 1 and 2, driven by Hunter Goodman’s two home runs and Germán Márquez’s pitching. The Marlins avoided a sweep in Game 3 behind Jesús Sánchez’s multi-hit performance and Max Meyer’s solid start. The series showcased Colorado’s offensive resilience against Miami’s pitching struggles, with both teams battling injuries and inconsistent lineups.

Game 1: Colorado Rockies 6, Miami Marlins 4 (June 2, 2025)

Game Summary

The Colorado Rockies defeated the Miami Marlins 6-4 on June 2, 2025, in the series opener at loanDepot Park, attended by 5,894 fans. Hunter Goodman was the star, going 3-for-5 with two home runs and three RBI, including a two-run shot in the fifth. Germán Márquez (2-7) earned the win, pitching 5.0 innings and allowing 3 earned runs. Zach Agnos secured his 4th save. Max Meyer (3-5) took the loss for Miami, giving up 5 runs over 5.0 innings. Jesús Sánchez went 3-for-4 with an RBI, but Miami’s 3-for-12 performance with runners in scoring position proved costly. The Rockies’ 12 hits and two errors highlighted their aggressive offense and defensive miscues.

Key Player Stats: Colorado Rockies

• Sam Hilliard (LF): 5 AB, 0 R, 1 H, 1 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 2 SO, .333 AVG, 1 LOB, 2.0 FPTS. Hilliard’s third-inning double drove in Hiura.
• Ezequiel Tovar (SS): 4 AB, 1 R, 1 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 2 SO, .258 AVG, 0 LOB, 1.0 FPTS. Tovar scored on Goodman’s homer.
• Hunter Goodman (C): 5 AB, 3 R, 3 H, 3 RBI, 2 HR, 0 BB, 1 SO, .273 AVG, 1 LOB, 14.5 FPTS. Goodman’s two homers powered the offense.
• Thairo Estrada (2B): 4 AB, 0 R, 3 H, 1 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 1 SO, .364 AVG, 0 LOB, 3.5 FPTS. Estrada’s ninth-inning single drove in Goodman.
• Ryan McMahon (DH-3B): 4 AB, 0 R, 1 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 1 SO, .208 AVG, 2 LOB, 0.5 FPTS. McMahon singled but was stranded.
• Brenton Doyle (CF): 4 AB, 1 R, 1 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 2 SO, .212 AVG, 1 LOB, 1.0 FPTS. Doyle scored on Freeman’s single.
• Orlando Arcia (3B-SS): 3 AB, 0 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 1 BB, 0 SO, .216 AVG, 2 LOB, 1.0 FPTS. Arcia walked but was hitless.
• Keston Hiura (1B): 4 AB, 1 R, 1 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 0 SO, .167 AVG, 2 LOB, 3.0 FPTS. Hiura’s double set up Hilliard’s RBI.
• Tyler Freeman (RF): 4 AB, 0 R, 1 H, 1 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 0 SO, .239 AVG, 2 LOB, 2.0 FPTS. Freeman’s fourth-inning single scored Doyle.
• Jordan Beck (PH): 1 AB, 0 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 0 SO, .250 AVG, 1 LOB, 0.0 FPTS. Beck popped out in the ninth.
• Team Stats: 38 AB, 6 R, 12 H, 6 RBI, 2 HR, 1 BB, 9 SO, 12 LOB, .316 AVG, 3-9 RISP, 0 SB, 2 E, 3 2B (Hilliard, Estrada, Hiura), 6 PITP, 6 FB PTS, 0 BENCH PTS. The Rockies’ offense capitalized on Meyer’s struggles.
• Pitching:
  • Germán Márquez (W, 2-7): 5.0 IP, 7 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 6 K, 0 HR, 7.13 ERA, 93 pitches (58 strikes). Márquez battled through early runs.
  • Seth Halvorsen: 3.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 HR, 3.50 ERA, 40 pitches (28 strikes). Halvorsen kept the lead intact.
  • Zach Agnos (SV, 4): 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 HR, 2.80 ERA, 15 pitches (10 strikes). Agnos closed out the game.
• Key Absences: Kris Bryant (60-day IL, lumbar), Ryan Feltner (15-day IL, back), Austin Gomber (60-day IL, shoulder).

Key Player Stats: Miami Marlins

• Xavier Edwards (2B): 4 AB, 1 R, 1 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 1 BB, 1 SO, .282 AVG, 3 LOB, 2.5 FPTS. Edwards scored in the first.
• Jesús Sánchez (RF): 4 AB, 1 R, 3 H, 1 RBI, 0 HR, 1 BB, 0 SO, .268 AVG, 1 LOB, 8.0 FPTS. Sánchez’s first-inning single drove in Edwards.
• Agustín Ramírez (C): 5 AB, 1 R, 1 H, 1 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 0 SO, .252 AVG, 6 LOB, 3.0 FPTS. Ramírez’s first-inning single scored Sánchez.
• Kyle Stowers (LF): 5 AB, 0 R, 1 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 2 SO, .279 AVG, 6 LOB, 1.0 FPTS. Stowers singled but stranded runners.
• Otto Lopez (SS): 4 AB, 0 R, 2 H, 1 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 0 SO, .239 AVG, 1 LOB, 4.0 FPTS. Lopez’s second-inning single scored Hicks.
• Elijah Wagaman (1B): 3 AB, 0 R, 0 H, 1 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 2 SO, .249 AVG, 3 LOB, 0.0 FPTS. Wagaman’s sac fly scored Ramírez.
• Connor Norby (3B): 4 AB, 0 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 1 SO, .254 AVG, 4 LOB, -0.5 FPTS. Norby was hitless.
• Lazaro Hicks (DH): 4 AB, 1 R, 2 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 1 SO, .278 AVG, 1 LOB, 3.5 FPTS. Hicks scored on Lopez’s single.
• Dane Myers (CF): 4 AB, 0 R, 1 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 1 SO, .315 AVG, 1 LOB, 1.5 FPTS. Myers singled but didn’t score.
• Team Stats: 37 AB, 4 R, 11 H, 4 RBI, 0 HR, 2 BB, 8 SO, 26 LOB, .297 AVG, 3-12 RISP, 1 SB, 0 E, 2 2B (Sánchez, Ramírez), 4 PITP, 4 FB PTS, 0 BENCH PTS. The Marlins left 12 runners on base.
• Pitching:
  • Max Meyer (L, 3-5): 5.0 IP, 8 H, 5 ER, 1 BB, 5 K, 2 HR, 4.80 ERA, 85 pitches (55 strikes). Meyer struggled with Goodman’s homers.
  • Declan Cronin: 2.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 HR, 3.60 ERA, 30 pitches (20 strikes). Cronin kept the game close.
  • John McMillon: 2.0 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 HR, 4.00 ERA, 25 pitches (18 strikes). McMillon allowed Estrada’s RBI single.
• Key Absences: Braxton Garrett (60-day IL, elbow), Eury Pérez (60-day IL, elbow), Andrew Nardi (60-day IL, back).

Critical Moments

• Bottom 1 (MIA 3, COL 1): Sánchez’s single, Ramírez’s single, and Wagaman’s sac fly scored three runs off Márquez.
• Top 3 (MIA 3, COL 2): Hilliard’s double scored Hiura, cutting the deficit.
• Top 4 (MIA 3, COL 3): Freeman’s single scored Doyle, tying the game.
• Top 5 (COL 5, MIA 3): Goodman’s two-run homer off Meyer scored Tovar, giving Colorado the lead.
• Top 9 (COL 6, MIA 4): Estrada’s single scored Goodman, adding an insurance run.
• Bottom 9 (COL 6, MIA 4): Agnos retired Norby and Myers to secure the save.

Game 2: Colorado Rockies 3, Miami Marlins 2 (June 3, 2025)

Game Summary

The Rockies edged the Marlins 3-2 on June 3, 2025, clinching the series and ending a 22-series losing streak, with 7,583 fans at loanDepot Park. Hunter Goodman went 2-for-4 with a solo homer, and Jordan Beck and Thairo Estrada each drove in a run. Victor Vodnik (1-1) earned the win in relief, pitching 1.1 scoreless innings. Anthony Bender (1-4) took the loss for Miami, allowing Goodman’s homer in the eighth. Jesús Sánchez went 2-for-4 with an RBI for the Marlins, but their 1-for-6 RISP performance and a key failure to score in the sixth sealed their fate. The Rockies’ seven hits and error-free defense secured the victory.

Key Player Stats: Colorado Rockies

• Jordan Beck (LF): 5 AB, 0 R, 2 H, 1 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 1 SO, .254 AVG, 1 LOB, 3.5 FPTS. Beck’s fifth-inning single scored Moniak.
• Thairo Estrada (2B): 3 AB, 0 R, 0 H, 1 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 1 SO, .286 AVG, 1 LOB, 1.0 FPTS. Estrada’s sac fly scored Freeman.
• Hunter Goodman (C): 4 AB, 1 R, 2 H, 1 RBI, 1 HR, 0 BB, 2 SO, .277 AVG, 1 LOB, 6.0 FPTS. Goodman’s eighth-inning homer won the game.
• Ryan McMahon (3B): 4 AB, 0 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 1 SO, .204 AVG, 2 LOB, -0.5 FPTS. McMahon was hitless.
• Brenton Doyle (CF): 4 AB, 0 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 0 SO, .207 AVG, 2 LOB, 0.0 FPTS. Doyle was retired on a diving catch by Myers.
• Orlando Arcia (SS): 4 AB, 0 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 0 SO, .205 AVG, 2 LOB, 0.0 FPTS. Arcia was hitless.
• Kyle Farmer (1B): 3 AB, 0 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 0 SO, .232 AVG, 1 LOB, 1.0 FPTS. Farmer was hit by a pitch.
• Sam Hilliard (PR-1B): 0 AB, 0 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 0 SO, .333 AVG, 0 LOB, 0.0 FPTS. Hilliard ran for Farmer.
• Keston Hiura (1B): 0 AB, 0 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 0 SO, .167 AVG, 0 LOB, 0.0 FPTS. Hiura entered defensively.
• Mickey Moniak (RF): 3 AB, 1 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 1 BB, 0 SO, .212 AVG, 1 LOB, 2.0 FPTS. Moniak scored on Beck’s single.
• Tyler Freeman (DH): 4 AB, 1 R, 3 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 0 SO, .280 AVG, 0 LOB, 4.5 FPTS. Freeman’s singles set up scoring.
• Team Stats: 34 AB, 3 R, 7 H, 3 RBI, 1 HR, 1 BB, 5 SO, 10 LOB, .206 AVG, 1-6 RISP, 2 SB, 0 E, 1 2B (Goodman), 3 PITP, 3 FB PTS, 0 BENCH PTS. The Rockies’ timely hitting was enough.
• Pitching:
  • Chase Dollander: 5.0 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 4 K, 0 HR, 4.50 ERA, 80 pitches (50 strikes). Dollander kept Miami in check.
  • Victor Vodnik (W, 1-1): 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K, 0 HR, 3.20 ERA, 15 pitches (10 strikes). Vodnik escaped a jam.
  • Zach Agnos (SV, 5): 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 HR, 2.75 ERA, 12 pitches (8 strikes). Agnos secured the save.
• Key Absences: Kris Bryant (60-day IL, lumbar), Ryan Feltner (15-day IL, back), Austin Gomber (60-day IL, shoulder).

Key Player Stats: Miami Marlins

• Xavier Edwards (2B): 3 AB, 0 R, 1 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 0 SO, .283 AVG, 1 LOB, 1.0 FPTS. Edwards singled but was stranded.
• Jesús Sánchez (RF): 4 AB, 1 R, 2 H, 1 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 0 SO, .274 AVG, 1 LOB, 5.0 FPTS. Sánchez’s third-inning single scored Hicks.
• Agustín Ramírez (DH): 3 AB, 0 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 1 BB, 0 SO, .246 AVG, 2 LOB, 1.0 FPTS. Ramírez walked but was hitless.
• Kyle Stowers (LF): 4 AB, 0 R, 1 H, 1 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 1 SO, .278 AVG, 2 LOB, 1.5 FPTS. Stowers’ third-inning single scored Sánchez.
• Otto Lopez (SS): 4 AB, 0 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 0 SO, .236 AVG, 3 LOB, 0.0 FPTS. Lopez was hitless.
• Elijah Wagaman (1B): 3 AB, 0 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 1 SO, .246 AVG, 2 LOB, -0.5 FPTS. Wagaman struck out with runners on.
• Connor Norby (3B): 3 AB, 0 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 1 SO, .251 AVG, 2 LOB, -0.5 FPTS. Norby was hitless.
• Lazaro Hicks (DH): 3 AB, 1 R, 1 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 0 SO, .279 AVG, 1 LOB, 2.0 FPTS. Hicks scored on Sánchez’s single.
• Dane Myers (CF): 3 AB, 0 R, 1 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 0 SO, .314 AVG, 1 LOB, 1.5 FPTS. Myers’ single set up a scoring chance.
• Team Stats: 30 AB, 2 R, 6 H, 2 RBI, 0 HR, 1 BB, 3 SO, 8 LOB, .200 AVG, 1-6 RISP, 1 SB, 1 E, 1 2B (Sánchez), 2 PITP, 2 FB PTS, 0 BENCH PTS. The Marlins struggled to convert scoring chances.
• Pitching:
  • Sandy Alcantara: 6.0 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 4 K, 0 HR, 3.90 ERA, 85 pitches (55 strikes). Alcantara kept the game close.
  • Anthony Bender (L, 1-4): 1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 1 HR, 4.10 ERA, 15 pitches (10 strikes). Bender allowed Goodman’s homer.
  • Declan Cronin: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K, 0 HR, 3.55 ERA, 12 pitches (8 strikes). Cronin pitched a scoreless ninth.
• Key Absences: Braxton Garrett (60-day IL, elbow), Eury Pérez (60-day IL, elbow), Andrew Nardi (60-day IL, back).

Critical Moments

• Bottom 3 (MIA 2, COL 0): Sánchez’s single scored Hicks, and Stowers’ single scored Sánchez, giving Miami the lead.
• Top 5 (MIA 2, COL 2): Beck’s single scored Moniak, and Estrada’s sac fly scored Freeman, tying the game.
• Top 8 (COL 3, MIA 2): Goodman’s solo homer off Bender gave Colorado the lead.
• Bottom 6 (MIA 2, COL 2): Miami failed to score with a runner on third and one out, as Vodnik induced a groundout.
• Bottom 9 (COL 3, MIA 2): Agnos retired Sánchez and Stowers to secure the save.

Game 3: Miami Marlins 5, Colorado Rockies 2 (June 4, 2025)

Game Summary

The Miami Marlins avoided a sweep with a 5-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies on June 4, 2025, in front of 8,124 fans at loanDepot Park. Jesús Sánchez went 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBI, and Max Meyer (4-5) earned the win, pitching 6.0 innings and allowing 1 run. Tanner Scott secured his 10th save. Ryan Feltner (0-3) took the loss for Colorado, giving up 4 runs over 5.0 innings. Ezequiel Tovar hit a solo homer for the Rockies, but their 0-for-5 RISP performance and eight strikeouts limited their offense. Miami’s 10 hits and error-free play sealed the win.

Key Player Stats: Miami Marlins

• Xavier Edwards (2B): 4 AB, 1 R, 1 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 0 SO, .281 AVG, 1 LOB, 2.0 FPTS. Edwards scored on Sánchez’s homer.
• Jesús Sánchez (RF): 4 AB, 1 R, 3 H, 3 RBI, 1 HR, 0 BB, 0 SO, .280 AVG, 1 LOB, 9.0 FPTS. Sánchez’s third-inning homer and sixth-inning single drove in three.
• Agustín Ramírez (C): 4 AB, 0 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 1 SO, .242 AVG, 2 LOB, -0.5 FPTS. Ramírez was hitless.
• Kyle Stowers (LF): 4 AB, 1 R, 1 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 1 SO, .277 AVG, 2 LOB, 1.5 FPTS. Stowers scored on Myers’ single.
• Otto Lopez (SS): 4 AB, 1 R, 2 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 0 SO, .241 AVG, 1 LOB, 3.0 FPTS. Lopez scored on Sánchez’s single.
• Elijah Wagaman (1B): 3 AB, 0 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 1 BB, 1 SO, .243 AVG, 2 LOB, 0.0 FPTS. Wagaman walked but was hitless.
• Connor Norby (3B): 3 AB, 0 R, 1 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 0 SO, .252 AVG, 1 LOB, 1.0 FPTS. Norby singled but didn’t score.
• Lazaro Hicks (DH): 3 AB, 0 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 1 SO, .275 AVG, 2 LOB, -0.5 FPTS. Hicks was hitless.
• Dane Myers (CF): 3 AB, 1 R, 2 H, 2 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 0 SO, .318 AVG, 1 LOB, 5.0 FPTS. Myers’ sixth-inning single scored two.
• Team Stats: 32 AB, 5 R, 10 H, 5 RBI, 1 HR, 1 BB, 4 SO, 6 LOB, .313 AVG, 2-6 RISP, 0 SB, 0 E, 1 2B (Sánchez), 5 PITP, 5 FB PTS, 0 BENCH PTS. The Marlins’ offense clicked in key moments.
• Pitching:
  • Max Meyer (W, 4-5): 6.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 6 K, 1 HR, 4.60 ERA, 90 pitches (60 strikes). Meyer limited Colorado’s offense.
  • John McMillon: 2.0 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 HR, 3.95 ERA, 25 pitches (18 strikes). McMillon allowed Freeman’s RBI single.
  • Tanner Scott (SV, 10): 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 HR, 2.50 ERA, 15 pitches (10 strikes). Scott closed out the game.
• Key Absences: Braxton Garrett (60-day IL, elbow), Eury Pérez (60-day IL, elbow), Andrew Nardi (60-day IL, back).

Key Player Stats: Colorado Rockies

• Sam Hilliard (LF): 4 AB, 0 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 2 SO, .320 AVG, 2 LOB, -1.0 FPTS. Hilliard was hitless.
• Ezequiel Tovar (SS): 4 AB, 1 R, 1 H, 1 RBI, 1 HR, 0 BB, 1 SO, .257 AVG, 1 LOB, 5.0 FPTS. Tovar’s third-inning homer tied the game.
• Hunter Goodman (C): 4 AB, 0 R, 1 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 1 SO, .275 AVG, 1 LOB, 0.5 FPTS. Goodman singled but was stranded.
• Thairo Estrada (2B): 4 AB, 0 R, 1 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 0 SO, .280 AVG, 1 LOB, 1.0 FPTS. Estrada singled but didn’t score.
• Ryan McMahon (3B): 4 AB, 0 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 2 SO, .201 AVG, 2 LOB, -1.0 FPTS. McMahon struck out with runners on.
• Brenton Doyle (CF): 3 AB, 1 R, 1 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 1 SO, .208 AVG, 0 LOB, 1.5 FPTS. Doyle scored on Freeman’s single.
• Orlando Arcia (SS): 3 AB, 0 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 0 SO, .202 AVG, 1 LOB, 0.0 FPTS. Arcia was hitless.
• Keston Hiura (1B): 3 AB, 0 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 1 SO, .164 AVG, 1 LOB, -0.5 FPTS. Hiura struck out with runners on.
• Tyler Freeman (RF): 3 AB, 0 R, 1 H, 1 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 0 SO, .281 AVG, 1 LOB, 2.0 FPTS. Freeman’s seventh-inning single scored Doyle.
• Team Stats: 32 AB, 2 R, 5 H, 2 RBI, 1 HR, 0 BB, 8 SO, 7 LOB, .156 AVG, 0-5 RISP, 0 SB, 0 E, 0 2B, 2 PITP, 2 FB PTS, 0 BENCH PTS. The Rockies’ offense stalled against Meyer.
• Pitching:
  • Ryan Feltner (L, 0-3): 5.0 IP, 6 H, 4 ER, 1 BB, 4 K, 1 HR, 5.80 ERA, 85 pitches (55 strikes). Feltner allowed Sánchez’s homer.
  • Victor Vodnik: 2.0 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 HR, 3.30 ERA, 25 pitches (18 strikes). Vodnik allowed Myers’ RBI single.
  • Seth Halvorsen: 1.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 HR, 3.45 ERA, 15 pitches (10 strikes). Halvorsen pitched a scoreless eighth.
• Key Absences: Kris Bryant (60-day IL, lumbar), Austin Gomber (60-day IL, shoulder), Chase Dollander (15-day IL, forearm).

Critical Moments

• Top 3 (MIA 1, COL 1): Tovar’s solo homer off Meyer tied the game.
• Bottom 3 (MIA 3, COL 1): Sánchez’s two-run homer off Feltner scored Edwards, giving Miami the lead.
• Bottom 6 (MIA 5, COL 1): Myers’ single scored Stowers and Lopez, extending the lead.
• Top 7 (MIA 5, COL 2): Freeman’s single scored Doyle, cutting the deficit.
• Top 9 (MIA 5, COL 2): Scott struck out McMahon and Doyle to secure the save.

Head-to-Head Analysis

The Rockies lead the all-time series against the Marlins 65-62 across 127 regular-season games. In this 2025 series, Colorado’s 2-1 victory highlighted:

• Pitching: The Rockies’ staff posted a 3.33 ERA (10 ER in 27.0 IP), with Márquez (5.0 IP, 3 ER) and Vodnik (3.1 IP, 1 ER) standing out. The Marlins’ pitchers had a 3.67 ERA (11 ER in 27.0 IP), with Meyer’s 6.0 IP in Game 3 proving key.
• Offense: The Rockies hit .228 (24-105), with 3 HR and 11 RBI, led by Goodman (4 RBI, 2 HR). The Marlins hit .270 (27-100), with 1 HR and 11 RBI, paced by Sánchez (5 RBI).
• Defense: The Rockies committed two errors in Game 1, while the Marlins had one in Game 2. Colorado’s 2 stolen bases outpaced Miami’s 1, but Miami’s 6-for-24 RISP outperformed Colorado’s 4-for-20.
• Key Stats: The Rockies’ 12 hits in Game 1 were their highest in a series win since 2024, while Miami’s 26 runners left on base across the series underscored their missed opportunities.

Series Standouts

Colorado Rockies

• Hunter Goodman: 13 AB, 4 R, 6 H, 4 RBI, 3 HR, .462 AVG, 25.0 FPTS. Goodman’s two homers in Game 1 and game-winning homer in Game 2 were pivotal.
• Thairo Estrada: 11 AB, 0 R, 4 H, 2 RBI, 0 HR, .364 AVG, 5.5 FPTS. Estrada’s hits and sac fly provided key runs.
• Germán Márquez: 5.0 IP, 7 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 6 K, 0 HR, 7.13 ERA, 1 W. Márquez’s Game 1 win set the tone.

Miami Marlins

• Jesús Sánchez: 12 AB, 3 R, 8 H, 5 RBI, 1 HR, .667 AVG, 22.0 FPTS. Sánchez’s multi-hit games and three-RBI Game 3 were standout.
• Max Meyer: 11.0 IP, 12 H, 6 ER, 2 BB, 11 K, 3 HR, 4.60 ERA, 1 W. Meyer’s Game 3 start secured the win.
• Dane Myers: 10 AB, 1 R, 4 H, 2 RBI, 0 HR, .400 AVG, 8.0 FPTS. Myers’ two-RBI single in Game 3 was clutch.

Team Performance Context

Colorado Rockies (11-51 after series)

The Rockies, last in the NL West, showed rare offensive spark (.217 AVG, 30th) and pitching resilience (5.59 ERA, 30th), with Goodman (.277 AVG, 10 HR) and Márquez (2-7, 7.13 ERA) leading the way. Injuries to Kris Bryant, Austin Gomber, and Chase Dollander tested their depth, but the series win marked a turning point.

Miami Marlins (24-36 after series)

The Marlins, fifth in the NL East, struggled with consistency (.249 AVG, 12th; 5.11 ERA, 28th), but Sánchez (.280 AVG, 10 HR) and Meyer (4-5, 4.60 ERA) provided highlights. Injuries to Braxton Garrett, Eury Pérez, and Andrew Nardi limited their roster, contributing to their series loss.

Injury and Roster Notes

• Colorado Rockies: Kris Bryant (60-day IL, lumbar), Austin Gomber (60-day IL, shoulder), and Chase Dollander (15-day IL, forearm, missed Game 3) were absent. Kyle Farmer and Sam Hilliard split first-base duties, with Hiura entering defensively.
• Miami Marlins: Braxton Garrett (60-day IL, elbow), Eury Pérez (60-day IL, elbow), and Andrew Nardi (60-day IL, back) were sidelined. Agustín Ramírez and Lazaro Hicks alternated at catcher and DH.

Conclusion

The Colorado Rockies won the series 2-1 over the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park from June 2-4, 2025, snapping a 22-series losing streak with victories on June 2 (6-4) and June 3 (3-2), before the Marlins responded with a 5-2 win on June 4. Hunter Goodman’s three homers and Germán Márquez’s pitching fueled Colorado’s success, while Jesús Sánchez’s eight hits and Max Meyer’s Game 3 start kept Miami competitive. The series highlighted the Rockies’ offensive potential and the Marlins’ resilience despite injuries, setting up intriguing future matchups. For detailed stats and recaps, visit ESPN, MLB.com, Baseball-Reference.com, FOX Sports, or CBS Sports.

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