Marlins Rally Past Rockies in Comeback Win

Rookie Owen Caissie delivers go-ahead hit in 8th inning to lift Miami

Mar. 29, 2026 at 12:04am

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The Miami Marlins came from behind to defeat the Colorado Rockies 4-3 on Saturday, with rookie Owen Caissie driving in the winning run in the 8th inning and Liam Hicks recording 3 RBIs to power the comeback.

Why it matters

The Marlins' victory over the Rockies keeps them in the hunt for a playoff spot in the National League, as they look to build on a promising start to the season and return to the postseason for the first time since 2020.

The details

Trailing 3-2 in the 8th inning, the Marlins rallied to score 2 runs and take the lead. Rookie outfielder Owen Caissie delivered the go-ahead RBI single, while Liam Hicks drove in 3 runs on the day to pace the Miami offense.

  • The game was played on Saturday, March 29, 2026.

The players

Owen Caissie

A rookie outfielder for the Miami Marlins who delivered the go-ahead RBI single in the 8th inning to lift his team to victory.

Liam Hicks

A key offensive contributor for the Marlins, recording 3 RBIs in the come-from-behind win over the Rockies.

Miami Marlins

The Major League Baseball team based in Miami, Florida that rallied to defeat the Colorado Rockies.

Colorado Rockies

The Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado that lost to the Marlins after leading for most of the game.

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What they’re saying

“That was a huge hit by Owen. He's been swinging the bat well and came through for us in a big spot.”

— Don Mattingly, Marlins Manager

What’s next

The Marlins will look to build on this comeback win as they continue their series against the Rockies on Sunday.

The takeaway

The Marlins' ability to rally late and get a clutch hit from a rookie like Caissie shows the team's resilience and potential to compete for a playoff spot this season.