Colorado Rockies vs Miami Marlins: Live Score, Highlights & Key Moments of Tonight’s NL Showdown

MIAMI—The Colorado Rockies opened a three-game road set against the Miami Marlins on Monday night, looking to halt an eight-game skid and reverse what has been the worst start in franchise history. Early returns haven’t been promising: Miami jumped on Germán Márquez for four first-inning runs and led 4-1 through two frames at loanDepot park, powered by a pair of 113-mph doubles from Jesús Sánchez and a two-out RBI single by Xavier Edwards. Key storylines fans are searching for right now • Rockies vs Marlins live score update: Miami 4, Colorado 1, Top 3rd (in-game) • Pitching matchup: Max Meyer (MIA) vs Germán Márquez (COL) — Meyer fanned five of the first nine hitters and needed just 46 pitches to get eight outs. • Betting line movement: Miami opened as –160 favorites and drifted to –175 at first pitch, while the total held steady at 7.5 runs before jumping to 11.5 in live markets. Why the Rockies’ road woes matter Colorado entered Monday 3-28 away from Coors Field, the worst road mark in the majors by eight games. Their offense averages just 2.7 runs per game outside Denver and has slugged a league-low .309 on the road. Manager Bud Black shuffled the lineup again, moving Hunter Goodman into the three-hole, and the rookie responded with a first-inning single that set up the club’s lone run. If Colorado can’t generate consistent traffic, their bullpen—carrying a 5.94 ERA—faces another long night in humid South Florida. Marlins heating up behind contact and speed Skip Schumaker’s club is still buried in the NL East, but the Fish have quietly won five of their last seven thanks to aggressive base running (17 steals in that span) and timely two-strike hitting. Miami plated its first four runs Monday with two outs, capped by José Ramírez’s hustle double and a sacrifice fly from first baseman Tyler Wagaman. That situational execution is a big reason Miami owns the National League’s best batting average with runners in scoring position (.298) since May 15. Players to watch the rest of the series 1. Jesús Sánchez, RF, Marlins — entered the night riding a .376 OBP over his last 20 games and already has two lasers off the wall. 2. Brenton Doyle, CF, Rockies — owns 8 Defensive Runs Saved; his arm gunned down Sánchez at the plate to keep it close early. 3. Sandy Alcantara, RHP, Marlins — the 2022 Cy Young winner takes the ball Tuesday after logging consecutive seven-inning outings. 4. Chase Dollander, RHP, Rockies — the top prospect is on tap for Wednesday’s matinee; he struck out nine Padres in his MLB debut. What’s at stake • Colorado is trying to avoid falling 28 games under .500 before June 10 for the first time ever. • Miami can move within 2.5 games of the final NL Wild Card spot if it sweeps. • Both front offices are watching closely: a lopsided series could accelerate trade-deadline sell decisions for either club. How to watch and stream Game 1: Bally Sports Florida, ATT SportsNet Rocky Mountain, MLB.TV (blackout restrictions apply) Game 2: Tuesday, 6:40 p.m. ET — projected starters Alcantara vs Chase Dollander Game 3: Wednesday, 12:10 p.m. ET — Braxton Garrett vs Dakota Hudson Fast facts • Colorado has lost 12 straight games in Miami dating back to 2022. • The over is 8-3-1 in the last 12 Rockies-Marlins meetings. • Marlins second baseman Xavier Edwards has reached safely in 17 of his last 18 games. Bottom line The Marlins’ mix of patient at-bats and power-speed combo is exploiting a Rockies staff that struggles to miss bats on the road. Unless Colorado’s young offense can solve Miami’s deep rotation quickly, the Fish are poised to reel in another series win and keep climbing the NL ladder.