MLB Game Preview: Colorado Rockies (9-50) vs. Miami Marlins (23-34)

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Game Details

  • Matchup: Colorado Rockies (9-50) vs. Miami Marlins (23-34)
  • Date & Time: Monday, June 2, 2025, at 6:40 PM ET
  • Venue: loanDepot Park, Miami, FL
  • Broadcast: Bally Sports Florida, AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain

Game Overview

The Colorado Rockies, struggling through an eight-game losing streak, travel to loanDepot Park to face the Miami Marlins, who have lost four of their last six games. The Rockies, holding the worst record in MLB history through 59 games, have been outscored 44-17 during their losing streak.

Miami, despite its inconsistencies, has won six of the last eight meetings against Colorado. The Marlins enter the matchup as -198 favorites, while the Rockies are +165 underdogs.

Key Players to Watch

  • Miami Marlins:
    • Xavier Edwards – Coming off a five-hit performance against the Giants, tying a Marlins franchise record.
    • Otto Lopez – Power hitter with six doubles and four home runs, providing offensive depth.
    • Jesus Sánchez – Batting .314 over his last 10 games, contributing two home runs.
  • Colorado Rockies:
  • Hunter Goodman – Leads the team with seven home runs and 31 RBIs, batting .265.
  • Mickey Moniak – Power hitter with two home runs in his last 10 games, looking to break out of a slump.
  • Ryan McMahon – Veteran presence, contributing six home runs and 33 walks.

Pitching Matchup

  • Miami Marlins:Max Meyer (3-4, 4.53 ERA, 59.2 IP, 1.36 WHIP)
    • Meyer has struggled against Colorado in the past, allowing five runs in five innings in their last meeting.
    • He aims to bounce back against a Rockies lineup that ranks 30th in runs per game (3.12).
  • Colorado Rockies: Germán Márquez (1-7, 7.13 ERA, 53.0 IP, 1.64 WHIP)
  • Márquez has pitched well in his last two starts, allowing just four runs in 13 innings.
  • He has a 3-3 career record against Miami, with a 5.05 ERA.

Miami has won 19 of 26 games when recording more hits than their opponents, while Colorado has gone 6-18 in games when they record eight or more hits. The Marlins’ home-field advantage and pitching edge make them favorites.

Game Odds

Colorado Rockies             8

Miami Marlins                  – 192

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, June 1, 2025

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