Colorado Rockies tops Miami Marlins 6-3
Game Summary
Colorado Rockies defeated Miami Marlins 6-3.
The turning point came in the bottom of the 5th. Colorado Rockies pushed across 4 runs to seize control of the game.
Key Players
Javier Sanoja led Miami Marlins's offense, going 1-for-2, 2 RBI. Miami Marlins reliever John King threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Mickey Moniak led Colorado Rockies's offense, going 3-for-4, 1 HR, 3 RBI. Colorado Rockies reliever Jimmy Herget threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 0 K and picked up a hold.
Pitching Report
Miami Marlins starter Max Meyer: 6.0 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 5 K, 0 BB (78 pitches). Quality start. K/IP of 0.83 reflects efficient pitching. 2 HR allowed is a troubling rate of long-ball damage. Bullpen: 2.0 IP, 1 ER, 1 K (ERA 4.50).
Colorado Rockies starter Kyle Freeland: 5.0 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 7 K, 1 BB (85 pitches). Bullpen: 4.0 IP, 1 ER, 4 K (ERA 2.25).
Hitting Analysis
Miami Marlins: 5 H, 2 RBI (team AVG 0.185).
Multi-hit games: Liam Hicks (2-for-4).
Colorado Rockies: 6 H, 6 RBI (team AVG 0.207). 5 extra-base hits (3 HR) — impressive power display.
Multi-hit games: Mickey Moniak (3-for-4, 1 HR, 3 RBI).
Cleanup cold: TJ Rumfield (0-for-4), Willi Castro (0-for-4). The silence from the heart of the order proved costly.
Turning Points
This game featured 2 lead changes — a true back-and-forth contest.