Rockies Swept in Miami After Walk-Off Loss

Colorado drops all three games to Marlins to open the season

Mar. 29, 2026 at 10:18pm

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The Colorado Rockies were swept in their opening series against the Miami Marlins, losing all three games by a single run, including a walk-off loss on Sunday. Despite strong pitching performances, the Rockies struggled to produce clutch hits, going just 3-for-20 with runners in scoring position over the three-game set.

Why it matters

The Rockies' inability to capitalize on scoring opportunities and win close games is a concerning trend that carries over from last season's 119-loss campaign. As the team looks to rebound, their struggles in clutch situations will need to be addressed if they hope to be competitive in the NL West.

The details

In Sunday's loss, the Rockies took an early 3-0 lead in the first inning on a three-run double by Jordan Beck, but were then held scoreless the rest of the way. Marlins prospect Owen Caissie hit a two-run walk-off homer off Rockies reliever Victor Vodnik in the bottom of the ninth to complete the sweep. Colorado's bullpen performed well overall, but the team's inability to drive in runs with men on base proved costly.

  • The Rockies were swept in their opening series against the Marlins from March 27-29, 2026.
  • In the series finale on March 29, the Rockies took a 3-2 lead into the bottom of the ninth inning before suffering the walk-off loss.

The players

Owen Caissie

A Marlins prospect who hit the game-winning two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning to complete the sweep.

Victor Vodnik

The Rockies reliever who served up the walk-off homer to Caissie in the ninth inning.

Warren Schaeffer

The Rockies manager who remained optimistic about the team's performance despite being swept, believing they were competitive in all three games.

Jordan Beck

The Rockies outfielder who hit a three-run double in the first inning to give Colorado an early lead.

Liam Hicks

The Marlins player who hit into a double play in the ninth inning, which initially looked to secure the Rockies' victory before the walk-off.

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What they’re saying

“Listen, I think the boys are playing good. We were right in these ballgames. We could have won all three of these ballgames. We have, what, 159 left to go? If we keep playing like that, we are going to win a lot of ballgames this year.”

— Warren Schaeffer, Rockies Manager

“'Vic' throws a swing-and-miss changeup, so you live and die by that. The guy just hit one out of the park.”

— Warren Schaeffer, Rockies Manager

What’s next

The Rockies will look to bounce back as they open a three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday, March 30th.

The takeaway

The Rockies' inability to capitalize on scoring opportunities and win close games remains a major concern as they try to rebound from last season's historically bad 119-loss campaign. While the team's pitching has shown promise, their struggles at the plate with runners in scoring position will need to be addressed if they hope to be competitive in the NL West.