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!
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!
