Rookie Owen Caissie delivered a walk-off two-run homer in the ninth inning, capping a 5-for-10 series as the Miami Marlins swept the Colorado Rockies in their season-opening three-game set.
The Miami Marlins erupted in celebration on Sunday afternoon as Owen Caissie launched a walk-off two-run homer off Rockies reliever Victor Vodnik, securing a 4-3 victory and a series sweep to open the 2026 season Associated Press.
The dramatic finish came after Javier Sanoja doubled with two outs in the ninth, setting the stage for Caissie to drill a change-up over the wall in right field. Vodnik (0-1) took the loss after allowing the homer.
Caissie’s heroics were the culmination of a dominant series performance. Over three games, he went 5 for 10 with two doubles and the game-winning homer, establishing himself as a key offensive weapon for the Marlins Associated Press.
Supporting Caissie’s effort, Otto López and Xavier Edwards each had two hits for Miami. Michael Petersen earned the win, throwing a perfect ninth inning to preserve the lead.
The Rockies struck early against Marlins starter Max Meyer on Jordan Beck’s three-run double in the first inning. Miami chipped away with an RBI double from López in the first and a sacrifice fly from Austin Slater in the second.
Meyer settled down after the rocky first and kept the Rockies scoreless through the remainder of his five-inning outing. He allowed five hits, struck out five, and walked two.
For Colorado, veteran left-hander José Quintana began his 15th season, allowing two runs over 4 1/3 innings. The 37-year-old, who signed with the Rockies after pitching for eight previous clubs Associated Press, gave up four hits, struck out two, and walked four.
In a notable debut, Deyvison De Los Santos doubled in his first major league at-bat in the second inning. De Los Santos was recalled from Triple-A on Saturday Associated Press.
The sweep gives the Marlins immediate momentum heading into a home series against the Chicago White Sox, while the Rockies must regroup on the road against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Up next
- Rockies: RHP Tomoyuki Sugano (10-10, 4.64 with Baltimore in 2025) makes his Colorado debut in the opener of a three-game set at Toronto on Monday. RHP Cody Ponce will start for the Blue Jays.
- Marlins: RHP Chris Paddack (5-12, 5.35 in 2025) starts the opener of a three-game home series against the Chicago White Sox on Monday. RHP Davis Martin (7-10, 4.10) will start for the White Sox.
This opening sweep highlights the Marlins’ resilience and Caissie’s potential as a rising star, while the Rockies’ bullpen vulnerability and Quintana’s age raise early-season questions. The performance of rookies like Caissie and De Los Santos could define Miami’s campaign, whereas Colorado must quickly stabilize after a disappointing start Associated Press.
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