Florida Marlins fall 3-2 to Colorado Rockies, swept at home on June 4, 2025. Hunter Goodman starred for COL; Jesús Sánchez out at plate. Fish losing streak at 4.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Well, Marlins fans, there's no sugarcoating this one. The Fish dropped another heartbreaker on Wednesday, falling 3-2 to the Colorado Rockies at loanDepot park, sealing a grim series sweep for the visitors – their first in over a year. This marks our fourth consecutive loss, and the vibes are, frankly, pretty low as the team slips to 23-37.
Hunter Goodman's bat was a nightmare for Miami, as he finished the series a scorching 7-for-13 with three home runs and five RBI.
The game itself was another exercise in 'almost.' Cal Quantrill (3-6) battled through five innings, giving up two runs on five hits, but the offense just couldn't provide enough support. The Rockies jumped ahead early with a Hunter Goodman RBI triple in the first. Miami showed signs of life in the seventh, with Heriberto Hernández driving in a run with a single, followed by an RBI fielder's choice from Jesús Sánchez. But the rally, and perhaps the game, died when Sánchez was gunned down at the plate trying to score, ending the inning and the Marlins' best threat. While Otto Lopez provided some defensive web gems with two leaping catches, it wasn't enough to stem the tide. Janson Junk allowed what proved to be the decisive insurance run in the sixth, courtesy of another Goodman leadoff double. The bullpen did manage to keep the Rockies scoreless after that, but the bats remained quiet.
Adding insult to injury, the Marlins' well-documented struggles on the basepaths defensively continue to haunt them. Opponents are currently on pace to steal a staggering 269 bases against us this season, with an 89.5% success rate. Both of those figures would shatter existing franchise records for futility. It's a glaring weakness that consistently puts our pitchers in tough spots and contributes directly to the run prevention woes that have plagued the team.
But amidst the gloom at the big league level, there are glimmers of hope down on the farm. Our minor league system is making noise, particularly with its aggressive baserunning – a stark contrast to the MLB club's defensive woes. The affiliates have racked up 139 stolen bases, by far the most in MLB. Triple-A Jacksonville is on a tear, winning their eighth straight game, a contest that featured rehab appearances from Jesús Sánchez, Connor Norby, and Declan Cronin. Maximo Acosta even played hero with a walk-off RBI single! Double-A Pensacola also notched a win, with Kemp Alderman and Joe Mack continuing to impress and rank among the Southern League OPS leaders. High-A Beloit had a field day on the bases, swiping 11 bags in a single game, and Low-A Jupiter's Carter Johnson is swinging a hot bat, recording his third consecutive multi-hit game. The expectation is that some combination of Sánchez, Norby, and Cronin will be reinstated from the IL before the Tampa Bay series, which could provide a much-needed spark.
It's a tough pill to swallow right now, watching the losses pile up and fundamental issues persist. However, with key players nearing their return and the farm system showing signs of life, the upcoming series against Tampa Bay offers a chance—however slim it may feel—to turn the page. Keep an eye out for those roster moves; a shake-up might be just what this team needs. Fins Up, eventually.
