Marlins Rookie Hits Walk-Off Homer to Sweep Rockies

Owen Caissie's late-inning blast gives Miami its best start since 2009.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 5:05am

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Rookie outfielder Owen Caissie hit a two-run, walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning to lead the Miami Marlins to a 4-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies, completing a series sweep for the Marlins.

Why it matters

The Marlins' hot start to the 2026 season, including this dramatic series win over the Rockies, has the team and its fans excited about the team's potential to make a playoff push after several down years.

The details

With the game tied 2-2 in the bottom of the ninth, Caissie came to the plate with two outs and a runner on base. He then launched a towering shot over the left field wall to give the Marlins the win and complete the three-game sweep of the Rockies.

  • The game was played on Sunday, March 30, 2026.

The players

Owen Caissie

A rookie outfielder for the Miami Marlins who hit the game-winning, two-run home run in the bottom of the ninth inning.

Miami Marlins

The professional baseball team based in Miami, Florida that swept the Colorado Rockies in this three-game series.

Colorado Rockies

The professional baseball team based in Denver, Colorado that was swept by the Miami Marlins in this three-game series.

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What they’re saying

“That was an incredible moment for Owen and for our team. We've been working hard and it's great to see that effort pay off with a big series win like this.”

— Don Mattingly, Manager, Miami Marlins

What’s next

The Marlins will look to build on this strong start to the season as they continue their homestand against the Philadelphia Phillies starting on Tuesday.

The takeaway

The Marlins' dramatic walk-off victory capped off an impressive series sweep of the Rockies, giving the team and its fans hope that this could be the start of a turnaround season after several years of struggles.