Hunter Goodman's 2 HRs led the Colorado Rockies to a 6-4 win over the Miami Marlins on June 2, 2025, snapping an 8-game skid. Germán Márquez got the W. Recap!
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Folks, you can finally exhale! The Colorado Rockies, fueled by a monstrous performance from Hunter Goodman, snapped their brutal eight-game losing streak with a hard-fought 6-4 victory over the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park on Monday. It wasn't always pretty, but a win is a win, especially when you're trying to climb out of a historic hole.
Hunter Goodman: 3-for-5, 2 HR, 3 RBI, 3 Runs. Talk about a slump buster!
The Rockies desperately needed a hero, and Hunter Goodman answered the call, and then some. The slugger was an absolute force, going 3-for-5 with two massive home runs, driving in three and scoring three himself. His go-ahead two-run blast in the fifth inning was the decisive blow that put the Rox ahead for good. It wasn't just Goodman, though. Thairo Estrada got things started with an RBI double in the first, and Tyler Freeman chipped in with a crucial RBI single in the fourth. Germán Márquez battled on the mound, earning the win despite giving up nine hits over 5.0 innings; he allowed three earned runs and punched out six. Zach Agnos, fresh off a roster move (more on that later), came in to lock down the save, a sight for sore eyes for Rockies fans.
It was a busy day on the transaction wire for the Rockies. The big news is the reinstatement of top pitching prospect Chase Dollander from the 15-day IL. This is a huge boost, as Dollander, the 2023 No. 9 overall pick, was really starting to find his groove before the injury, posting a 2.53 ERA in his last two starts. We're all eager to see him back on the bump. Unfortunately, with good news often comes the bad: right-hander Tanner Gordon was placed on the 15-day IL (retroactive to May 31) with a strained left oblique. That's a tough break for Gordon. In other moves, Zach Agnos was placed on the bereavement list (our thoughts are with him and his family), and Angel Chivilli was recalled from Triple-A. Additionally, infielder Aaron Schunk and outfielder Nick Martini cleared waivers and were outrighted to Albuquerque. Martini, however, elected free agency. It's a lot to keep track of, but Dollander's return is definitely the headline here.
Let's not mince words: this season has been historically tough. The win over the Marlins improved the Rockies' record to a still-grim 10-50, but crucially, it snapped their fourth eight-game losing streak of the season. They also avoided setting a new mark for the worst 60-game start in modern MLB history, a record they were dangerously close to owning outright. While one win doesn't erase the struggles, it provides a much-needed morale boost for the players and the fanbase. Breaking these long skids is vital for team psychology and preventing a complete downward spiral.
So, where do the Rockies go from here? One win doesn't make a season, but it's a start. With Hunter Goodman hopefully finding his power stroke and Chase Dollander rejoining the rotation, there's a glimmer of optimism. The key now is to build some momentum and string together a few more victories. Let's hope this win is a turning point, however small, in what has been a challenging year. Onwards and upwards, Rox fans!
