Rockies Finding Their Groove Against the Marlins
The Colorado Rockies finally gave their fans something to celebrate, sweeping the Miami Marlins in a three-game series capped off with a 3–2 victory on June 4th, 2025, at LoanDepot Park. The sweep marked the Rockies’ first series win of the 2025 season and ended a struggling streak of twenty-two consecutive series losses stretching back to 2024, which is an unfortunate MLB record that had crept over the team like a dark cloud. Colorado entered the series with a league-worst 9–50 record, but thanks to timely hitting, gritty pitching performances, and a surge in clubhouse energy, they walked away with three straight wins and a shot of renewed hope.
Much of the credit for Colorado’s offensive resurgence goes to rising slugger Hunter Goodman, who emerged as the breakout star of the series. In Game 1 on Monday, Goodman blasted two home runs and drove in three runs, leading the Rockies to a 6–4 comeback win and snapping an eight-game losing streak. He followed that performance with a decisive solo home run in the top of the eighth inning during Tuesday’s 3–2 win, his third homer in just two games. That blast put the Rockies ahead for good, and the bullpen held on to secure the victory.
Pitching, a sore spot for the Rockies, finally delivered when it mattered. In the series finale, Kyle Freeland took the mound and delivered his best outing of the season. He picthed 6.1 innings, allowing just two runs on six hits while striking out four. It was a much-needed steady performance from the veteran lefty, who has struggled with inconsistency and injury throughout the past two seasons. Victor Vodnik pitched a clean eighth inning, and rookie Seth Halvorsen recorded his first career save with a perfect ninth. The bullpen, which has cost Colorado multiple leads this season, looked composed and confident which is a crucial factor in preserving the win.
Beyond the box scores, the sweep represents a significant psychological turning point for the Rockies. The team had not won a series since August 2024 and had not swept an opponent on the road since July 2023. Over the last year, the team has been defined by its shortcomings such as inconsistent offense, bullpen collapses, and a rotating door of underperforming veterans and struggling prospects. But in Miami, the Rockies played with urgency, unity, and belief all the qualities that had been absent for far too long. Younger players like Ezequiel Tovar and Brenton Doyle contributed key hits and solid defense, while the pitching staff held up under pressure.
The Rockies still sit at the bottom of the National League standings with a 12–50 record, and it’s unlikely they’ll make a playoff push. But this sweep is about more than just wins, it’s about changing a culture of losing. The energy in the clubhouse after Wednesday’s win was electric. Players embraced, coaches smiled, and the team finally exhaled. Freeland said after the series, “It’s been a tough stretch, but this shows what we’re capable of. If we stick together, we can start building something.”
Now the Rockies will be home to take on the Mets. This is a tough lineup in baseball. It will be another daunting challenge. For the first time in months, Colorado carries momentum into a series. With emerging stars like Goodman powering the offense, a pitching staff showing signs of life, and a curse-breaking series win under their belts, the Rockies are beginning to climb out of the cellar. Maybe, just maybe, toward a brighter second half of the season.
