Marlins Rally Late to Defeat Rockies

Rookie Owen Caissie delivers go-ahead RBI in 8th inning

Mar. 28, 2026 at 11:33pm

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The Miami Marlins rallied late to defeat the Colorado Rockies 4-3 on Saturday afternoon. Rookie Owen Caissie drove in the go-ahead run in the 8th inning, while Liam Hicks hit a two-run homer to tie the game in the 5th. Pete Fairbanks earned the save for the Marlins.

Why it matters

The win marks the Marlins' second straight one-run victory to start the season, showcasing their ability to come from behind and win close games. The Rockies' loss is a tough start to the year, but they showed promising signs with home runs from Ezequiel Tovar and TJ Rumfield.

The details

Rookie Owen Caissie went 3-for-4 with a double, a steal, and the go-ahead RBI in the 8th inning to lead the Marlins' comeback. Liam Hicks also had a big game, hitting a two-run homer in the 5th to tie the score at 3-3. Marlins starter Eury Perez delivered a quality start, allowing 3 runs over 7 innings with 8 strikeouts. The Rockies got homers from Tovar and Rumfield, the latter of which was his first career MLB blast.

  • The game was played on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
  • Rumfield's solo homer came in the 2nd inning.
  • Tovar's two-run shot gave the Rockies a 3-1 lead in the 4th inning.
  • Hicks' two-run homer tied the game 3-3 in the 5th inning.
  • Caissie's go-ahead RBI single came in the 8th inning.

The players

Owen Caissie

A rookie outfielder for the Miami Marlins who drove in the go-ahead run in the 8th inning.

Liam Hicks

A Marlins player who hit a two-run homer to tie the game in the 5th inning.

Pete Fairbanks

The Marlins' closer who earned the save.

Ezequiel Tovar

A Rockies player who hit a two-run homer.

TJ Rumfield

A Rockies player who hit his first career MLB home run.

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What they’re saying

“We showed a lot of fight to come back and win this one. Caissie and Hicks really came up big for us today.”

— Don Mattingly, Marlins Manager

What’s next

The Marlins and Rockies will play the rubber match of their three-game series on Sunday afternoon.

The takeaway

The Marlins' ability to rally late and win close games is an encouraging sign for their season, while the Rockies will look to bounce back after this tough loss.