The Miami Marlins improved to 2-0 after a 4-3 comeback win over the Colorado Rockies, powered by Liam Hicks’ three-run homer and strong outings from Eury Pérez and the bullpen.
The Miami Marlins are 2-0 to start the 2026 season, but unlike opening day, their 4-3 win over the Colorado Rockies in Game 2 showed a different side of this team.
Saturday's outing was not just clean and controlled. It showed the Marlins as resilient, opportunistic, and at times, explosive.
Miami out-hit Colorado 10-6 and posted a strong .298 expected batting average, a clear sign the offense generated more consistent, higher-quality contact. That matters because this lineup is still finding its identity early in the season, and Game 2 offered a glimpse of what it could become.
The biggest swing of the night came from Liam Hicks.
Hicks delivered a three-run home run in the fifth inning that completely flipped the game. At the time, Miami trailed 3-1 and the offense had struggled to convert traffic into runs. Hicks changed that instantly, turning a quiet night into a momentum shift. His 100.3-mph exit velocity and 384-foot distance showed this was not a cheap swing. It was authoritative and exactly what the Marlins needed.
Owen Caissie continued to stand out as one of the early breakout bats. He went 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI, consistently driving the ball with impact, including a 111.7 mph extra-base hit.
Agustín Ramírez also contributed with two hits, including a 113.5 mph single, reinforcing that Miami’s young core is not just putting the ball in play but hitting it hard.
Even Griffin Conine, who finished with one hit, registered the hardest contact of the game at 114.4 mph, highlighting how dangerous this lineup can be when it squares pitches up.
On the mound, Eury Pérez delivered a performance that was both encouraging and imperfect.
He struck out eight over seven innings and touched 100.4 mph, showing elite velocity and swing-and-miss ability. His fastball generated strong results, and his pitch mix kept hitters guessing. However, the two home runs he allowed to Ezequiel Tovar and TJ Rumfield exposed the fine line he still walks. When Pérez misses, hitters can do damage, especially against his fastball, which allowed seven hard-hit balls.
Still, his ability to limit damage beyond those mistakes and to pitch deep into the game was critical.
The bullpen once again closed the door. Calvin Faucher handled the eighth, and Pete Fairbanks delivered a clean ninth inning to secure his second save in as many games.
Through two games, the Marlins have shown they can win in different ways. Game 1 was about control. Game 2 was about response. That versatility may be the most important takeaway of all.
Game 3 of the Rockies-Marlins' opening-weekend series is set for Sunday at 12: 40 p.m. ET.
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